Paleo Sesame Asian Meatballs
Infused with the perfect flavor combination of sesame, ginger and garlic, these Sesame Asian Meatballs are sweet and savory and so delicious. They're also paleo, gluten-free, and make for the perfect healthy appetizer or light meal when served with a side.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For Meatballs:
- 1 lb. ground chicken or ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons scallions finely sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce optional
For Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons honey more to taste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce optional
- Pinch of salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF and set aside a baking sheet.
- Add all of the meatball ingredients to a large bowl and mix together. Portion out about 2 heaping tablespoons amount of the mixture and form into meatballs. If the mixture is difficult to handle, place in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes.
- Place meatballs on the baking sheet for 12-15 minutes or until meatballs are golden on the outside and reach an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- Meanwhile make sauce ingredients: Add all of the sauce ingredients to a medium pot and whisk together. Cook over medium heat until the sauce comes to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer until sauce thickens up.
- Toss the meatballs with 3/4 of the sauce, and serve over rice, or as an appetizer with some extra sauce on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.3g | Protein: 34.9g | Fat: 12.2g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 495mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 10.2g