HOISIN - GLAZED TURKEY MEATBALLS

These meatballs are amazing - whether you make them as a dinner or appetizer you can't go wrong. I made them as a dinner along with some jasmine rice, you could definitely use quinoa as a more healthy option.

HOISIN-GLAZED TURKEY MEATBALLS

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium Tamari or Soy Sauce

• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

• 2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger root, preferably grated with a rasp-style grater
• 1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek sauce  or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 2 scallions, minced plus sliced scallion greens for garnish, divided

• 1/2 cup drained, finely chopped water chestnuts

• 1 pound lean ground turkey

• 1/4 cup purchased Hoisin Sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves (coriander)

• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• Black and/or white sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk Tamari or soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sambal or crushed red pepper and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk in cornstarch until smooth. Stir in 2 minced scallions and water chestnuts. Stir in turkey until completely combined.
3. Drop turkey mixture by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, gently re-shaping into ball shapes if necessary. Lightly coat the balls with cooking spray and transfer to the oven. Bake until the meat is cooked through, 15 to 17 minutes.
4. Stir Hoisin sauce, cilantro and lime juice in a large bowl. Add the cooked meatballs and gently stir to coat. Sprinkle with the remaining sliced scallions and sesame seeds and serve hot with toothpicks.

Here is what mine looked like: