Ginger Garlic Sesame Turkey Meatballs
This dish is for those in your life that still enjoys turkey and chicken as part of their diet. Just make sure the turkey or chicken is organic. It makes a difference. These meatballs are garlicky, sweet and looks beautiful on a plate. Enjoy!
Shopping List:
1 package of ground turkey
¼ cup onion, chopped fine
2 cloves of garlic, minced, divided
1 tablespoon of good quality BBQ sauce (this adds moisture)
1 Tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves or parsley, chopped
1 Tablespoon of fresh basil, chopped
2 shakes of onion powder (NOT onion salt)
2 shakes of dry Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon of salt & pepper
¼ cup of good quality parmesan cheese (regular or dairy free)
1/3 cup of soy glaze (preferably organic)
Small knob of fresh ginger (chopped)
Splash of veggie stock or water
2 teaspoons of sesame seeds
Method:
1. Heat oven turn 375. Line a big baking sheet with parchment or foil and spray with oil. Set aside.
2. In a big bowl mix the ground turkey, onion, ½ the garlic, BBQ sauce, s & p, cheese, ½ of the chopped basil, ½ of the thyme or parsley, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and teaspoon of water. Gently mix until well incorporated.
3. Roll mixture into meatballs, in the size you desire.
4. Place meatballs on lined baking sheet and spray the top. Place in oven.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until done.
6. Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a medium to large sauté pan add the soy glaze with the splash of veggie stock or a teaspoon of water, and heat on medium.
7. Add ginger and remaining garlic. Let bubble, then turn down heat to low, add ½ the sesame seeds (saving other ½ for the top of the meatballs).
8. Once done, remove meatballs from oven and with tongs put in sauce. Take a spoon and glaze the meatballs with the sauce.
9. Sprinkle the remaining sesame seeds over all the meatballs.
10. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Kitchen Notes:
1. Feel free to use good quality ground beef if you prefer beef over turkey.
2. If you do not have fresh herbs, feel free to use dry, just reduce to ¼ amount, so not to overpower the dish.
3. If you do not jive on soy glaze, feel free to use soy sauce (or Tamari) with a teaspoon of quality honey. Or use a different flavor profile, by using the BBQ sauce as the meatball sauce (do it the same way as in steps 6 and 7). It’s delicious!
