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Thai Chia Meatballs w/ Coconut Ginger Sauce

February 1, 2016 2 comments Article Main Course, Meat, Recipes, Sauces, Vegetables

Coconut Ginger Thai Meatballs
So it has been over two months since my last vacation… Which naturally means I have travel fever! My friends and co-workers are currently traveling in or are going to: Japan, India, Thailand and the Philippines. Notice a trend? This has had me craving Asian food!

Healthy Quinoa Thai MeatballsOne of the wonderful things about food (and wine!) is that it has a ability to transport you to a different place, even if you are actually stuck in a snow globe in Colorado. One benefit of living in my tiny apartment is that the aromas of the food easily fill my house.

Coconut Thai Ginger MeatballsOnce you sit down on the couch with a bowl of these meatballs, close your eyes and you have arrived on a hot, humid beach in Thailand with the waves crashing into the shore. Ahh….

Thai Quinoa Meatballs CloseThis was my first time using chia seeds in meatballs. As you know, Ben is allergic to eggs, but I had always just used bread crumbs and not tried to actually replace the eggs. Boy was I making a mistake- the chia made these the most TENDER meatballs I have EVER had, egg or no egg! I chose to still add breadcrumbs to my meatballs, but you could definitely omit them for a gluten-free option.

Thai Herbs and Vegetable MixtureI love how all the fresh vegetables and herbs look in the mixture! Who would have known that these meatballs were packed full of healthy veggies and detoxifying ingredients like ginger?!Thai Quinoa Meatballs Raw Easy Thai Quinoa MeatballsAny leftovers also make a great Thai-Style meatball sub!

Thai Quinoa Meatballs w/ Coconut Ginger Sauce

Thai Quinoa Meatballs w/ Coconut Ginger Sauce

A healthy and fresh take on meatballs with an Thai twist!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 453 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground pork or turkey
  • 2 T chia seeds
  • 2 T bread crumbs optional
  • 1 " fresh ginger minced
  • 1/4 c red bell pepper minced
  • 2 T green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 T yellow onion minced
  • 1 T cilantro minced
  • 1 T thai basil chiffonade
  • 1 T soy sauce
  • 1/2 T Sriracha
  • For the Sauce
  • 2 " fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 c yellow onion
  • 2/3 c coconut milk
  • 2 T lime juice
  • 1/4 c soy sauce
  • 2 Thai chiles
  • 1/4 c cilantro
  • To garnish optional
  • Fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • Green onions thinly slices

Instructions
 

  • For the meatballs, preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Combine the meat, chia seeds, bread crumbs, ginger, red bell pepper, green onion, yellow onion, cilantro, basil, soy sauce and Siriracha in a large bowl. Mix well to evenly incorporate everything.
  • Coat a baking sheet with foil and a small amount of oil. Place the meatballs evenly on the baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400F until cooked through, 155F for pork or 165F for turkey, about 10-15 minutes.
  • For the sauce, combine ginger, garlic, onion, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, Thai chiles and cilantro in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let steep for 5 additional minutes before straining.
  • To serve, place meatballs over rice and coat with coconut ginger sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 24gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1214mgPotassium: 587mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 458IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 4mg
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Thai Quinoa Meatballs Coconut Ginger Sauce

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2 comments

  • Janine February 1, 2016 at 5:28 pm -

    J-Mo, These look WONDERFUL! While I’ve been eating mostly vegatarian these days, since Paul is vegetarian, sometimes he just has a performance protein shake (translation – liquid diet that holds no appeal to me at all). At those times, I get in my meat fixes! These look outstanding and I’m certain I’ll love them! xox Janine

  • Savour the Senses February 4, 2016 at 10:06 am -

    Thanks! They are SO freaking good!

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