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This Vietnamese Turkey Meatball Bowl is one of my favorite lunches! It keeps well once it’s prepared so it’s great as a packable lunch. This recipe is super low carb but totally indulgent with the miracle (shirataki) noodles. They are a favorite in my house! If you’ve never prepared Miracle Noodles check out this post. There’s a few tricks you need to know in order to make them taste like real noodles.
There’s so much flavor in this meal from aromatics like ginger and garlic to fresh herbs like Thai basil, cilantro, and mint. Don’t skip the quick pickles either, they add a stellar touch of tang!
Hands-on Overall
Nutritional values (per serving)
Net carbs7.5 grams
Protein39.4 grams
Fat55.6 grams
Calories692 kcal
Calories from carbs 4%, protein 23%, fat 73%
Total carbs10.3 gramsFiber2.8 gramsSugars4 gramsSaturated fat30.2 gramsSodium698 mg(30% RDA)Magnesium68 mg(17% RDA)Potassium781 mg(39% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 2 servings)
Meatball Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground turkey (450 g)
- 1-inch (2 1/2 cm) piece fresh ginger, minced (10 g/ 0.4 oz)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp coconut aminos or tamari
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1/4 tsp sea salt or pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 cup oil such as coconut, avocado or lard for frying (60 ml/ 2 fl oz)
Quick Pickles:
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced (85 g/ 3 oz)
- 1/2 cup matchstick carrots (50 g/ 1.8 oz)
- 1 cup cucumber slices (100 g/ 3.5 oz)
- 2 tbsp water (30 ml)
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar (30 ml)
- pinch of red pepper flakes
Toppings:
- 1 bag shirataki noodles (100 g/ 3.5 oz)
- mixed herbs of choice (thai basil, mint, cilantro)
- lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix together the ingredients for the meatballs.
- Form into 2-inch (5 cm) meatballs. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat with the oil. Sear meatballs 3-4 minutes per side until crisp and cooked through.
- Place the pickle ingredients in a small bowl and toss to combine.
- Prepare the shirataki noodles according to these directions.
- To serve divide the meatballs, pickles, and noodles between two bowls. Top with herbs and a lime wedge.
Vietnamese Turkey Meatball Bowls
Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (450 g)
- 1-inch (2 1/2 cm) piece fresh ginger, minced (10 g/ 0.4 oz)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp coconut aminos or tamari
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1/4 tsp sea salt or pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 cup oil such as coconut, avocado or lard for frying (60 ml/ 2 fl oz)
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced (85 g/ 3 oz)
- 1/2 cup matchstick carrots (50 g/ 1.8 oz)
- 1 cup cucumber slices (100 g/ 3.5 oz)
- 2 tbsp water (30 ml)
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar (30 ml)
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 bag shirataki noodles (100 g/ 3.5 oz)
- mixed herbs of choice (thai basil, mint, cilantro)
- lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix together the ingredients for the meatballs.
- Form into 2-inch (5 cm) meatballs. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat with the oil. Sear meatballs 3-4 minutes per side until crisp and cooked through.
- Place the pickle ingredients in a small bowl and toss to combine.
- Prepare the shirataki noodles according to these directions.
- To serve divide the meatballs, pickles, and noodles between two bowls. Top with herbs and a lime wedge.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories692kcal
Net Carbs7.5g
Carbohydrates10.3g
Protein39.4g
Fat55.6g
Saturated Fat30.2g
Fiber2.8g
Sugar4g
Sodium698mg
Magnesium68mg
Potassium781mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per serving)
| Total per serving |
| 7.5 g | 39.4 g | 55.6 g | 692 kcal |
| Turkey, ground, 12% fat, raw |
| 0 g | 38 g | 28.2 g | 405 kcal |
| Ginger root, fresh |
| 0.8 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 4 kcal |
| Garlic, fresh |
| 0.9 g | 0.2 g | 0 g | 4 kcal |
| Coconut aminos (substitute to soy sauce) |
| 0.2 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Fish sauce |
| 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Spices, pepper, white |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Coconut oil, extra virgin |
| 0 g | 0 g | 27 g | 243 kcal |
| Radishes, raw |
| 0.8 g | 0.3 g | 0 g | 7 kcal |
| Carrot, fresh |
| 1.7 g | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 10 kcal |
| Cucumber, fresh |
| 0.7 g | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 6 kcal |
| Water, still |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Rice vinegar |
| 1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 5 kcal |
| Peppers, chile (chili), flaked and dried, spices |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0.1 g | 1 kcal |
| Shirataki noodles |
| 0.8 g | 0 g | 0.1 g | 2 kcal |
| Basil, fresh |
| 0 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Lime juice, fresh |
| 0.3 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
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