30 Minute Clean Thai Turkey Zucchini Meatballs

Name: 30 Minute Clean Thai Turkey Zucchini Meatballs Recipe
Yield: 7
Ingredients: For Meatballs:; 2 lbs ground turkey extra lean; 1 cup zucchini shredded & liquid squeezed out; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1/4 cup green onions finely chopped; 2 tbsp basil finely chopped; 2 tsp ginger grated; 2 garlic cloves grated; 1 tsp red curry paste; 2 tbsp coconut milk light (canned); 1/8 tsp hot pepper chill flakes; Cooking spray (I use Misto); For the Sauce:; 1 + 1/2 cup coconut milk light (canned); 3 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp red curry paste; 1 tsp fish sauce; 1/8 tsp hot pepper chili flakes or to taste; 5-6 kaffir lime leaves (optional)

Number of Servings: 7

Ingredients

For Meatballs:2 lbs ground turkey, extra lean1 cup zucchini, shredded & liquid squeezed out1 tbsp fish sauce1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped2 tbsp basil, finely chopped2 tsp ginger, grated2 garlic cloves, grated1 tsp red curry paste2 tbsp coconut milk, light (canned)1/8 tsp hot pepper chill flakesCooking spray (I use Misto)For the Sauce:1 + 1/2 cup coconut milk, light (canned)3 tbsp tomato paste1 tsp red curry paste1 tsp fish sauce1/8 tsp hot pepper chili flakes, or to taste5-6 kaffir lime leaves (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine ingredients for meatballs, mix with your hands thoroughly. Make 28 meatballs by spooning heaping 1 tbsp of mixture and rolling between your hands. Lay on a cutting board or plate. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients and set aside.
3. Preheat large, 12" or larger, skillet on high, spray with cooking spray. Add meatballs and cook until brown, for about 2-3 minutes. No need to cook the meatballs through. Add the sauce, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered. Serve warm with brown rice or brown rice noodles. Add garnish like fresh cilantro and green onions.

Serving Size: 7 servings (4 meatballs and some sauce)

Number of Servings: 7

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NOMI3385.

Servings Per Recipe: 7

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