Ginger-Carrot Turkey Meatballs with Rice Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp fresh ginger
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 2 tbsp brown rice flour
• 1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
• 2 cups carrot
• 1.5 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 3 tbsp tamari
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 tsp red chile pepper
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 8 oz rice noodles
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Combine ground turkey, 1 tbsp grated ginger, salt, pepper, parsley, brown rice flour, and Garlic-Infused Oil. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
2. 2Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, then reduce heat and cook through. Remove meatballs and set aside.
3. 3In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Sauté chopped carrots and 2 tbsp grated ginger for 5 minutes. Stir in low sodium chicken broth, tamari, Rice Wine Vinegar, maple syrup, and red chile pepper. Simmer until carrots are tender, then blend sauce until smooth.
4. 4Cook rice noodles according to package instructions.
5. 5Return meatballs to the sauce, coating them thoroughly. Serve immediately over cooked rice noodles, garnished with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds.