Description
Delightful turkey meatballs glazed with honey and served over vibrant pink rice, a dish rich in flavor and memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 cup rice (long-grain or basmati)
- 1 small beet or splash of beet juice (for coloring)
- Salt, to taste
- Lime juice, to taste
- 1 tbsp oil for cooking
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for glaze)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pink Rice: Rinse rice until clear, cook with beet juice for color, season with salt and lime.
- Make the Meatballs: Combine turkey, garlic, honey, bread crumbs, and egg. Mix gently, avoiding overmixing.
- Shape the Meatballs: Form 1-inch meatballs using wet hands and place on parchment-lined baking tray.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat oil in a skillet, cook meatballs for 8-10 minutes until golden and 165°F (75°C).
- Glaze and Serve: In skillet, mix honey, soy sauce, and sesame seeds for glaze. Toss meatballs in glaze, serve over pink rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
Allow meatballs to rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain moisture. Adjust sweetness and seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Turkey, Meatballs, Honey Garlic, Rice, Comfort Food, Family Favorite