ASIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb ground turkey

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 2 tbsp liquid aminos (or soy sauce), divided

  • 1 egg

  • 1/4 cup plain gluten free breadcrumbs

  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced

  • 1 tsp garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce (I used gluten free)

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • 1 tsp sriracha

  • 1/2 tsp rice vinegar

  • Optional: chopped green onion and red chili flakes

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. In a large bowl, combine turkey, sesame oil, breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp of liquid aminos, egg, ginger, garlic. Mix together and then form into meatballs (about 1.5 inches ) and place on a nonstick baking sheet.

  3. Bake meatballs for 15-16 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 1 tbsp liquid aminos, hoisin sauce, honey, sriracha and rice vinegar. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

  5. Once meatballs are finished baking, drizzle with the hoisin sauce and serve over rice or cauliflower rice and top with chopped green onions and red chili flakes.