Low-Carb Vietnamese Turkey Meatball Bowls

This Vietnamese Turkey Meatball Bowl is one of my favorite lunches! It keeps well once it’s prepared so it’s great as a packable lunch. This recipe is super low carb but totally indulgent with the miracle (shirataki) noodles. They are a favorite in my house! If you’ve never prepared Miracle Noodles check out this post. There’s a few tricks you need to know in order to make them taste like real noodles.

There’s so much flavor in this meal from aromatics like ginger and garlic to fresh herbs like Thai basil, cilantro, and mint. Don’t skip the quick pickles either, they add a stellar touch of tang!

Preparation time

Hands-on:    20 minutes
Overall:     20 minutes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Total Carbs	10.3	grams
Fiber	2.8	grams
Net Carbs	7.5	grams
Protein	39.4	grams
Fat	55.9	grams
of which Saturated	31.3	grams
Energy	684	kcal
Magnesium	68	mg (17% RDA)
Potassium	781	mg (39% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (4%), protein (23%), fat (73%)

Ingredients (makes 2 servings) Meatball Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey (450 g)
• 1-inch (2 ½ cm) piece fresh ginger, minced (10 g/ 0.4 oz)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp coconut aminos or tamari
  
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• ¼ tsp sea salt or pink Himalayan salt
• ¼ tsp white pepper
• ¼ cup oil such as coconut, avocado or lard (60 ml)

Quick Pickles:

• 4 radishes, thinly sliced (85 g/ 3 oz)
• ½ cup matchstick carrots (50 g/ 1.8 oz)
• 1 cup cucumber slices (100 g/ 3.5 oz)
• 2 tbsp water (30 ml)
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar (30 ml)
• pinch of red pepper flakes

Toppings:

• 1 bag shirataki noodles (100 g/ 3.5 oz)
• mixed herbs of choice (thai basil, mint, cilantro)
• lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl mix together the ingredients for the meatballs.
   
2. Form into 2-inch (5 cm) meatballs. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat with the oil. Sear meatballs 3-4 minutes per side until crisp and cooked through.
3. Place the pickle ingredients in a small bowl and toss to combine.
4. Prepare the shirataki noodles according to these directions.
5. To serve divide the meatballs, pickles, and noodles between two bowls. Top with herbs and a lime wedge.

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