Thai Coconut Curry Turkey Meatballs

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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb ground turkey
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1½ tsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp ground ginger, divided
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green 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 chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir together turkey, curry powder, dried basil, 1 tsp ginger, panko, and egg. Shape mixture into 2-inch meatballs; place on a greased rack over 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 to skillet, and cook 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Sprinkle with fresh basil.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 (10-oz) pkg spinach

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions; spoon into a large bowl. Add spinach, and toss until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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