Thai quinoa meatball bowl

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide a plant-based protein option that is more economical.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Using milk with coconut extract reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is often less expensive and nut-free.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can be a more affordable binding agent.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions.

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, ginger, garlic, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, lime juice, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and black pepper.

Mix until well combined, then form into meatballs about the size of a golf ball.

Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and golden.

While meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce by combining coconut milk, peanut butter, sriracha, and lime juice in a saucepan.

Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring until smooth and heated through.

Once quinoa is cooked, fluff with a fork and season with salt.

To serve, place quinoa in bowls, top with meatballs, and drizzle with sauce.

Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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