Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce and Basmati Rice

Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce and Basmati Rice Healthy Recipe

5 Servings 30 min Cook

Macros/Serving: 601 Calories
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Ingredients

1 Cup White Rice
32 Oz Ground Turkey
1 Tsp, ground Cumin
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp, ground Pepper
4 Tsp Garam Masala
1 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Ginger Root
2 Clove Garlic
1/2 Medium (2-1/2" dia) Onions
1 Small Red Bell Pepper
1 Tbsp Curry Powder
1/2 Tbsp Turmeric
1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 Tsp Pepper
1 Cup Chicken Broth
1 1/2 Cup Coconut Milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 410 degrees F

Cook basmati rice according to the package instructions; set aside

Season the ground turkey with cumin, sea salt, peppe,r and garam masala.

Thoroughly massage the meat with the seasonings to ensure it is well integrated.

Then, form meatballs about the size of golf balls and place them on a nonstick baking sheet

Bake the meatballs in the oven for about 15-20 minutes

While the meatballs are baking, set a nonstick skillet on medium-high heat and add olive oil.

When the skillet is hot, toss in garlic, ginger, and red onion.

Cook the onions until they turn brown and are somewhat translucent, then toss in the thinly sliced red bell peppers and cook for another 2 minutes

Then add the seasonings to the skillet and stir quickly with a spatula for about 2 minutes

Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk and stir for another 2 minutes.

When the sauce comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and then add the freshly cooked meatballs.

Allow the meatballs to simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes

Enjoy the meatballs and sauce with fragrant basmati rice.

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