Lemongrass Meatball Bowls

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories and can substitute for fish sauce in marinades.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a fresh flavor similar to cilantro.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener that can enhance flavor.

Prepare quinoa or rice according to package instructions.

Make quick pickled carrots.

Form lemongrass pork meatballs using lemongrass paste and fish sauce.

Cook meatballs until done.

Assemble bowls with quinoa or rice, pickled carrots, herbs, and peanuts.

Top with spicy mayo.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens