Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs & Rice

Ingredients

• 180 g lean ground turkey
• 150 g cooked jasmine rice
• 80 g broccoli florets
• 40 g carrots, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced (for the sauce)
• ½ egg (about 25 g beaten egg)
• 15 g whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tsp honey
• ½ tsp rice vinegar
• ½ tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1 spring onion, sliced
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• Salt & black pepper

Preparation

1. 1Combine all meatball ingredients and mix well.
2. 2Shape into 5–6 medium-sized meatballs.
3. 3Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–18 minutes or cook in a non-stick pan until golden and fully cooked.
4. 4In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, garlic and rice vinegar.
5. 5Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the cornstarch mixture until the sauce thickens.
6. 6Toss the cooked meatballs in the honey garlic sauce until evenly coated.
7. 7Serve over cooked rice with steamed broccoli and carrots.
8. 8Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced spring onion.