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Thai Basil Turkey Meatballs

Delicious Thai Basil Turkey Meatballs

Delight in these Thai Basil Turkey Meatballs, packed with flavor and easy to make—a perfect weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp chili paste
  • 2 tbsp lime juice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, Thai basil, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix well.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. While baking, mix chili paste and lime juice in a small bowl; adjust seasoning as desired.
  6. Serve meatballs drizzled with the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 22gFat: 10g

Notes

For added flavor, consider customizing the recipe by swapping ground turkey with ground chicken or adding grated ginger for an extra kick.

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