Turkey Meatballs with a Spicy Sesame Sauce

This Spicy Sesame Turkey Meatball recipe is packed with tons of flavors and is easy to whip up on a busy night. It is very easy to customize, so feel free to add in any protein you like or zoodles for a healthier option. Below, Sarah shares her recipe!

Sesame Sauce Ingredients:

½ cup almond butter

¼ cup sesame oil

⅓ cup tamari 

¼ cup rice vinegar

2 Tbsp chili paste 

1 Tbsp honey

1 clove of garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh minced ginger

1 tsp olive oil

1 lb whole grain noodles

Salt and pepper to taste

Turkey Meatballs Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp ground garlic

½ tsp salt

1 tsp olive oil

Sesame Sauce Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, add all ingredients for the sauce, and stir until well combined. Set aside.
2.  Coat a medium saute pan with olive oil over medium heat. Add zoodles and season with salt and pepper. Cook zoodles for about 2 minutes, stirring.
3. Add sauce to the noodles and stir to combine. Cook until the sauce is warm, and remove from heat. 
4. Portion into bowls. 

Turkey Meatballs Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350.
2. Combine ground turkey with dried basil, ground garlic, and salt in a bowl. Roll ground turkey mixture into small meatballs. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
3. Bake for 20-30 minutes 
4. Pair with your favorite kind of noodles or zoodles.