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A plate of glazed golden brown turkey meatballs topped with green onions and sesame seeds over white rice.
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Healthy Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg , lightly beaten
  • 2 green onions , thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup low -sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup wate r
  • 2 tbsp hone y
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarc h

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, panko, egg, green onions, half of the minced garlic, and half of the grated ginger until just combined.
  • Form the mixture into approximately 16 one-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • While meatballs bake, combine soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, remaining garlic, and remaining ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer, then whisk in the cornstarch dissolved in a teaspoon of water; cook for 2 minutes until thickened.
  • Remove meatballs from oven and toss in the thickened glaze until evenly coated.