Have you spotted “noodles” in the produce aisle yet? Beets, sweet potatoes, and zucchinis have all been spiralized into noodle shape for those looking for a lower-carb, or more vegetable-heavy diet.

Asian “Spaghetti” and Meatballs

Makes 4 servings (4 meatballs and ¼ cup noodles per serving)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 2 tsp. sesame oil
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. ginger, minced
• 2 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp. panko bread crumbs
• 2 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
• 4 cups zucchini noodles
• 1 cup red pepper noodles
• 2 Tbsp. all-natural peanut butter
• 1 tsp. chili flakes (optional)

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
2. Combine turkey, 1 tsp. sesame oil, 1 clove of garlic, 1 tsp. ginger, 1 Tbsp. hoisin, egg, and the bread crumbs. Mix well and shape into small meatballs.
3. Place onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes.
4. While the meatballs are cooking heat the remaining oil in a large wok.
5. Add the zucchini noodles, the pepper noodles and allow to cook for 8 minutes, or when they start to soften. Add the remaining garlic, ginger, peanut butter and 1 Tbsp. of soy sauce. Let the noodles continue to cook.
6. While the noodles are cooking, and the meatballs are done cooking in the oven, remove the meatballs from the oven and place into a fry pan and cover the meatballs with the remaining soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Allow the sauce to glaze the meatballs.
7. Serve the meatballs on top of the noodles and Enjoy!

 

Nutritional analysis per serving: 331 calories, 18 g fat, 30 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate (11 g available carbohydrate), 3 g fibre, 515 mg sodium

 

Created by Revive Wellness Inc.

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