Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs with Rice
Juicy ground turkey meatballs glazed in a homemade ginger-garlic teriyaki sauce, served over steamed rice with scallions and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Total
45 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 4 scallions
- 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Cook the white rice according to package directions.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the ground turkey, half the grated ginger, half the minced garlic, the ground flaxseed, chopped white parts of 2 scallions, and salt. Mix well and form into 10 meatballs.
- 3
Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 6 minutes, then cook through another 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Add the coconut aminos, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and remaining ginger and garlic to the skillet. Simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5
Return the meatballs to the pan and toss in the glaze for 1 minute. Serve over rice, garnished with sliced scallion greens and toasted pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
640
32% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 62 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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