Asian Turkey Meatballs In Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Asian Turkey Meatballs In Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing; 1 tablespoon asian fish sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; Meatballs; 1 lb ground turkey breast; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce; 12 large boston lettuce leaves; 1 small cucumber, cut into matchsticks; 1 cup mint leaf

Servings: persons

Dressing
1 tablespoon asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 pinch red pepper flakes
Meatballs
1 lb ground turkey breast
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
12 large boston lettuce leaves
1 small cucumber, cut into matchsticks
1 cup mint leaf

1
For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and pepper flakes; set aside at room temperature.
2
For the meatballs: In a large bowl, stir together turkey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, vinegar and soy sauce. Form mixture into 24 (2-inch) meatballs.
3
Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. Add meatballs in two batches and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes for each batch.
4
Lay 3 lettuce leaves on each of 4 plates. Place 2 meatballs on top of each leaf. Top meatballs with cucumber and mint leaves, drizzle with dressing and serve.
5
Per serving: 180 calories, 6 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 30 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 480 mg sodium.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing, 1 tablespoon asian fish sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Asian Turkey Meatballs In Lettuce Cups falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Turkey Meatballs In Lettuce Cups

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