Sunday, November 12, 2017

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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