Turkey Meatballs with Peanut Sauce

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These tasty Turkey Meatballs with Peanut Sauce are filled with flavor and quick and easy enough to make on a busy weeknight.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Thai, Universal

Keyword: dairy free, gluten free option, ground turkey, meatballs, peanut butter, peanut sauce, Thai food

Special Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 434kcal

1 pound ground turkey
½ cup panko use gluten-free panko or breadcrumbs to make these meatballs gluten-free
3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce use gluten-free hoisin to make these meatballs gluten-free
1 large egg
1 green onion minced (about 1 Tablespoon)
1 Tablespoon minced cilantro
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
¼ teaspoon kosher salt or MSG-salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup canned coconut milk either regular or light will work
¼ cup hoisin sauce use gluten-free hoisin to make the peanut sauce gluten-free
2 Tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 Tablespoon soy sauce use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to make the peanut sauce gluten-free
1 Tablespoon grated ginger
1 clove garlic minced
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 Tablespoon minced cilantro plus a little extra for garnishing
1 teaspoon lime juice

Heat the oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.
Stir together 1 pound ground turkey, 1/2 cup panko, 3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 large egg, the minced green onion, 1 Tablespoon minced cilantro, the minced garlic, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (you can use either a large spoon or your hands to do this). Form the turkey mixture into 1 to 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
Spread the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.

While the meatballs are cooking, start cooking the peanut sauce. Stir together 1 cup canned coconut milk, 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 2 Tablespoons smooth peanut butter, 1 Tablespoon soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon grated ginger, the minced garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a large saucepan or saute pan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the meatballs are done cooking.
Stir the meatballs into the sauce, and continue to simmer until the sauce becomes slightly darker and thickened. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 Tablespoon minced cilantro and 1 teaspoon lime juice. Serve over rice or noodles. Garnish with additional minced cilantro and lime wedges if desired.