Lemongrass Ginger Turkey Meatballs with Roasted Peanut Polenta and Cucumber Herb Salad
This roasted dish pairs ground turkey with lemongrass paste, fresh ginger, grated and instant polenta. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
In a bowl, mix ground turkey, lemongrass paste, grated ginger, and fish sauce. Form into 8 to 10 small meatballs and place on the sheet pan.
Roast 14 to 16 minutes, turning once, until browned and cooked through (165 F).
fish sauceinstant polenta (dry)waterpeanut butter
Meanwhile, bring water to a simmer in a small pot. Whisk in polenta and cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring, until thick. Stir in peanut butter until glossy; season to taste with a tiny splash of fish sauce if needed.
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