Summary
Finding turkey mince these days is really simple. It is lean meat that has the added benefit of being tryptophan-rich, supporting that all-important serotonin for elevated mood. Let’s face it in this current COVID-19 or coronavirus period we could all do with some mood raising! the lean recipe also supports heart health.
Turkey does have the reputation of being a little bland, but the ingredients in this recipe combine to make for some great flavours. Ingredients such as the sweetcorn eliminate the need for any flour, making it gluten-free.
Serve with cauliflower rice, or courgetti noodles and top with a little chopped chilli and coriander if you fancy an extra kick and flavour!
Ingredients
- Serves 4
- 1 lb minced turkey
- 3 spring onions finely chopped
- 1 carrot finely chopped
- ½ cup peas
- ½ cup sweetcorn
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 2 1/2 tsp sesame oil (or olive oil)
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons miso paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh coriander
- 1 can lentils, rinsed and drained
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1-2 tsp water
Method
- For the dipping sauce: combine the soy sauce/lime juice/water with 1 1/2 tsp of sesame oil and set aside
- Using a food processor, mix ground turkey cayenne pepper, oil, garlic, ginger, miso, coriander and lentils for 5 - 10 seconds
- Add the spring onions, carrots, peas and sweetcorn, and mix again for 30 seconds
- On a work surface, form into approx 24 balls
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the center of the oven for 15 minutes
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with a little of the sauce. Set aside the rest for dipping.
- Serve with your favourite side such as courgette noodles or cauliflower rice
Nutritional Content (per serving)
Calories
370kcal
Fat
6g
Sat Fat
1g
Protein
49g
Carbs
32g
Sugar
5g
Fibre
9g
