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Ginger Turkey Meatballs with Coconut Cauliflower Rice

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 1 onion
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 2 tsp peeled and minced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Cauli Rice

  • 4 cups riced cauliflower
  • 1 cup organic full fat coconut milk
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 lime zested and juiced

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp peeled and minced ginger
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. To a large mixing bowl, add all meatball ingredients except sesame seeds and use your hands to combine. Form 1 tbsp portions into meatballs, making about 30 in total. Place on a large rimmed parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare cauliflower rice. To a large saute pan, add riced cauliflower, coconut milk, bell pepper, lime zest and juice. Cook 8 minutes or until cauliflower is al dente.
  • Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, rice vinegar, tomato paste, oil, ginger, garlic, pepper flakes. Place in a small saucepan on medium and cook until mixture starts to bubble.
  • In a seperate bowl, whisk together arrowroot and water then add to saucepan. Stir to combine and until mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Transfer meatballs to a serving bowl and stir in sauce. Serve with cauliflower rice and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

*If prepping ahead, refrigerate meatballs and cauli rice separately and reheat when ready to eat.