Thai Coconut Curry Meatballs

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground turkey
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1½ tsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp ground ginger, divided
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup red curry paste
  • 1 (13.5-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk
  • ¼ cup sliced fresh basil

Instructions

  1.  Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir together turkey, curry powder, dried basil, 1 tsp ginger, flour, and egg. Shape into 1½-inch balls, and place on a greased rack in a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic in hot oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir in curry paste and 1 tsp ginger; cook 1 minute.
  3. Add coconut milk; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Add meatballs, and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Sprinkle with fresh basil.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups ice-cold water
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp white vinegar
  • ⅛ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine cucumbers, salt, and water in a large bowl. Cover; chill 1 hour.
  2. Drain cucumbers; return to bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6

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