Description
Ginger Meatballs with Sesame Broccoli is a flavorful dish that captures the essence of Asian cuisine right in your kitchen. Juicy meatballs infused with fresh ginger are perfectly paired with vibrant, crunchy sesame broccoli, creating a comforting meal that?s both nutritious and satisfying. This simple recipe is ideal for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions, promising an explosion of taste that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork or chicken
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ? cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C). In a large bowl, mix ground meat, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, steam the broccoli florets until bright green but still slightly crunchy.
- In a small bowl, combine honey and rice vinegar to create the sauce. Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce just before serving.
- Serve warm alongside the sesame broccoli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg