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Asian Turkey Meatballs with Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce

January 10, 2018 18 Comments

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You’ll love these healthy, baked Asian Turkey Meatballs with Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce. They’re perfect to serve as an appetizer at your next party. These meatballs are dairy-free and gluten-free optional by substituting coconut aminos for the soy sauce.

Sunday night’s dinner came together very quickly, which was exactly what I was hoping for.

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After a day packed with errands, I got home late famished and ready to eat ASAP. Travis and I were originally going to make a big batch of our beloved Turkey Meatballs, but I was so hungry that I didn’t want to wait to let those simmer.

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Instead, in an effort to use up some herbs we had in the fridge, I threw together these Asian Turkey Meatballs and served them with a delicious Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce.

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After one bite, I knew these Asian Turkey Meatballs were a keeper. I love that they’re bite-sized because it makes them perfect to serve as an easy and healthy party appetizer.

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This recipe is dairy-free and can easily be made gluten-free and soy-free by swapping the soy sauce for coconut aminos.

Enjoy!

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Asian Turkey Meatballs with Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

You’ll love these healthy, baked Asian Turkey Meatballs with Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce. Perfect party appetizer or healthy dinner. These meatballs are dairy-free and gluten-free optional by substituting coconut aminos for the soy sauce.

Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: meatballs, Sesame, Soy, Turkey
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)
Ingredients
Asian Turkey Meatballs
  • 1 lb. white ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for more spice)
Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce
  • 4 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh scallion
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Spray a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Mix all of the Turkey Meatball ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. Form the meatballs into 12 balls and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 14-15 minutes** on the middle rack of the oven. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately remove the meatballs from the baking sheet onto a different plate or platter to prevent them from overcooking.

  3. Serve hot with the dipping sauce (recipe below)
  4. To make the dipping sauce, in a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce through the water. Sprinkle with the scallions and the sesame seeds.
Notes

*Dipping Sauce adapted from Skinny Taste

**Baking time will depend on the size of your meatballs, so check them early to make sure they do not overcook.

 

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Comments

  1. Josh

    October 22, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    These were a huge hit, great recipe!

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      October 22, 2013 at 1:42 pm

      So glad you liked them, Josh!

      Reply
  2. Natalie

    October 22, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    Awesome recipe Rachel!! Loved cooking with the fresh ingredients.. going to try your other Turkey Meatballs next 🙂

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      October 23, 2013 at 12:03 pm

      Aren’t they so yummy!? The other turkey meatballs are heavenly – let me know how you like them!

      Reply
  3. Carrie

    February 1, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    Meatballs on the oven now!

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      February 1, 2016 at 8:04 pm

      Awesome! Let me know how you like them!

      Reply
  4. Sofia

    June 9, 2016 at 10:24 am

    These are my favorite ever! I have them at least once every week (with awesome leftovers!). Any chance you might know what the nutrition facts are on this (calories, etc.)?

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      June 9, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      Sofia, that’s awesome! You made my day!!
      Unfortunately, I don’t track calories, but I recommend just plugging the ingredients into myfitnesspal.com.

      Reply
  5. Jenn Devine

    August 26, 2018 at 1:35 pm

    I have made these so many times, both as an app and dinner. They are always delicious! The one thing I don’t follow is the oven temp. Not sure what kind of oven they were tested with, but 425 for 15 minutes on my convection oven works well.

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      August 28, 2018 at 6:16 pm

      I love that Jenn! That makes me so happy to hear 🙂 Thank you so much for letting me know about the oven temperature issue. It definitely depends on the size of the meatballs as well as elevation. I will make a note in the recipe, though!

      Reply
  6. Morgan

    January 27, 2019 at 8:47 pm

    LOVE this recipe – such a fresh take on meatballs and so delicious! We make them all the time in our house and they are SO quick and easy!

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      January 28, 2019 at 12:05 pm

      I love that you’ve made them multiple times! That’s the best compliment!

      Reply

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