Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs with Sesame Green Beans

Juicy meatballs with an asian flare.

Ingredients

• 16 oz Ground Turkey

• 1 tbsp Avocado Mayo (or regular)

• 1/2 tsp sesame seeds

• 2 tbsp panic breadcrumbs

• 1 tsp reduced sodium soy sauce

• 2 oz teriyaki glaze (or storebought sauce, can optionally heat to thicken)

• 1 lb trimmed green beans

Optional:

• 1/2 oz wonton strips

• 1/2 oz creamy roasted sesame dressing or similar

Directions

1. Bake the Green Beans: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Combine green beans, half the soy sauce (reserve remaining for meatballs), 1 tsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt in small deep baking tray. Cover tray with foil. Bake in hot oven, 10 minutes.

2. Add the Meatballs: Carefully, remove tray from oven. Push green beans to one side. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. Combine turkey, panko, mayonnaise, remaining soy sauce, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Form turkey mixture into 6-8 evenly-sized meatballs and place in empty side of tray.

3. Bake the Dish: Bake uncovered in hot oven until green beans are tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes. Carefully remove tray from oven. Top meatballs with teriyaki glaze. Bake uncovered again until sauce is heated through, 3-5 minutes. Carefully remove tray from oven.

4. Optionally garnish meatballs with wontons and green beans with dressing mixture and sesame seeds. Bon appétit!

Adapted from Home Chef.