Monday, May 13, 2019

Scallion-Ginger Meatballs

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb. ground turkey breast
  • 3 tbsp. teriyaki sauce
  • 3 scallions, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp. canola oil
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp. dry sherry or water
  • 1 lb. baby bok choy, quartered lengthwise
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 2 tsp. sesame seeds
Makes 4 Servings (3 meatballs, about 2/3 cup vegetables  and 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce per serving)
  1. Combine the turkey, 2 tablespoons of the teriyaki sauce, the scallions, ginger, and garlic in a large bowl. With damp hands, form the mixture into 12 meatballs.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, partially covered, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl; keep warm. 
  3. Add the hoisin sauce, sherry or water and remaining 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce to the skillet; cook, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. 
  4. Meanwhile, combine the bok choy, bell pepper, and water in a medium skillet. Cook, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes; drain. 
  5. Add the meatballs and bok choy- mixture to the sauce, turning to coat the meatballs. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute longer. Serve sprinkled with the sesame seeds. 
WW POINTS VALUE: 5 pts. 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW in 20 Minutes Cookbook. If you're thinking about ordering takeout, PUT DOWN THE PHONE!! This meal is just as tasty and flavorful as what you would order on the phone or at the restaurant. Turkey meatballs are just as delicious as beef meatballs and they are healthier for you when they are done right. These meatballs are delicious with the vegetables with all the Asian flare. If you don't have bok choy on hand, substitute broccoli and the meal will be just as delicious. 

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