Thai Meatballs
This recipe is from “A Saucy Kitchen.” Consider doubling the batch and freeze leftovers in individual portions sizes for another day.
Ingredients:
Meatballs:
1 lb ground turkey or chicken
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 red chili, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
2 Tablespoon fresh grated ginger
2 Tablespoon coconut aminos or gluten-free soy sauce
3/4 Teaspoon sea salt
Pepper to taste
1 egg
Dash red pepper flakes
Sauce:
1/4 cup coconut aminos or gluten-free soy sauce
1/4 cup bone broth
2 Tablespoons avocado oil
1 Tablespoon fish sauce
2 Tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 Teaspoon chili paste
1 garlic clove crushed
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a bowl combine all of your meatball ingredients. Mix well and form into balls. If the mixture is a bit wet and sticks, wet your hand with a little water and then roll the balls.
3. Place balls on lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minute
4. While the meatballs are baking, combine all sauce ingredients in a small pot over medium heat. Once boiling, stir, and reduce heat to a simmer.
5. When meatballs are done pour sauce over it, or use sauce as a dipping sauce.
Servings: 15 meatballs
Serving Size: 3-4
Exchanges:
3-4 proteins
2 fats
1/2 vegetable