Asian Turkey Rice Meatballs

Step 1

Heat oven to 350F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

Step 2

Add the veggies to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. You can also do this by hand. I like to use my mini manual food chopper for simple, small tasks like this.

Step 3

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook vegetables until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 4

Add the rice, sesame oil, garlic powder, and cheese. Combine until well-incorporated. If the rice (or whatever grain you're using) is too hard then microwave briefly to soften.

Step 5

Add the turkey and mix gently using hands (don’t overwork the meat!) . Working with wet hands, shape into small-sized balls. I highly recommend using an ice cream scooper.

Step 6

Place on baking sheet. In a small oven-safe dish(es), add some water and place in the pan alongside the meatballs.

Step 7

Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.