Turkey Meatballs with Sriracha and Honey Glaze
These sweet, sticky and spicy bite size meatballs make a quick and easy appetizer.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl mix together Lilydale® Ground Turkey, bread crumbs, egg, 2 tbsp (30 mL) sesame seeds, soy sauce, olive oil, rice wine vinegar, ginger and garlic. Shape mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and place on parchment paper–lined baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, stir honey with sriracha sauce; brush half of the mixture lightly over meatballs on pan.
- Place meatballs in oven and bake, turning and basting occasionally with remaining honey mixture, for 15 to 18 minutes or until cooked through and well glazed.
- To serve, skewer meatballs with toothpicks; sprinkle with green onion and remaining sesame seeds.
To toast sesame seeds, place them in a dry skillet set over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Ingredients
- 1 package (500 g) Lilydale® Ground Turkey
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) toasted sesame seeds, divided
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 mL) minced fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) honey
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) sriracha sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped green onion
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl mix together Lilydale® Ground Turkey, bread crumbs, egg, 2 tbsp (30 mL) sesame seeds, soy sauce, olive oil, rice wine vinegar, ginger and garlic. Shape mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and place on parchment paper–lined baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, stir honey with sriracha sauce; brush half of the mixture lightly over meatballs on pan.
- Place meatballs in oven and bake, turning and basting occasionally with remaining honey mixture, for 15 to 18 minutes or until cooked through and well glazed.
- To serve, skewer meatballs with toothpicks; sprinkle with green onion and remaining sesame seeds.
Tips
To toast sesame seeds, place them in a dry skillet set over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.