Thai Coconut Curry Meatballs

Rice Noodles with Cilantro
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Ingredients

  • ¾ lb ground turkey
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp ground ginger, divided
  • ⅓ cup almond flour
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 Tbsp sliced fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir together turkey, curry powder, dried basil, ½ 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 skillet over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir in curry paste and ½ 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

  • ½ (8.8-oz) pkg thin rice noodles
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Prepare noodles according to package directions. Toss with cilantro and lemon juice.

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