Carb Smart Lemongrass Turkey Meatballs
with Creamy Lime Sauce and Asian-Style Slaw- Sulphites
- Wheat
- Egg
- Mustard
- Anchovies/Anchois
Vietnamese food is typically fresh and vibrant, and this carb-smart meal is no exception! Tender turkey meatballs flavoured with lemongrass are stars of the show. A crunchy Asian-style coleslaw with baby spinach and a fragrant, umami-rich dressing, featuring punchy fish sauce, is the perfect side to transport you to paradise!
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Turkey
170 g
Coleslaw Cabbage Mix
56 g
Baby Spinach
1 unit
Lemongrass
1 unit
Lime
7 g
Cilantro
28 g
Crispy Shallots
(Contains: Sulphites, Wheat)
2 tbsp
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Egg, Mustard)
1 tbsp
Fish Sauce
(Contains: Anchovies/Anchois)
Not included in your delivery
½ tsp
Sugar*
1 tbsp
Oil*
0.31 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 450˚F.Wash and dry all produce. Remove outer layer of lemongrass, then halve lengthwise. Place lemongrass on a cutting board, cut-side down. Using a rolling pin or heavy pan, carefully crush lemongrass to bruise it, then chop very finely.Make a small cut in the package of crispy shallots. Using a rolling pin or heavy pan, crush crispy shallots in their package until broken into fine crumbs.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add lemongrass, half the crispy shallots, turkey and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt to a medium bowl. Season with pepper, then combine. Roll turkey mixture into 10 equal-sized meatballs (20 for 4 ppl).
Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.Roast in the top of the oven until golden-brown and cooked through, 12-14 min.**
Meanwhile, finely chop cilantro.Zest, then juice lime.Combine mayo, half the lime zest, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Add fish sauce, remaining lime zest, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) sugar, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) lime juice and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Season with pepper, then whisk to combine.Add coleslaw cabbage mix and spinach, then toss to coat.
Divide slaw between plates and serve meatballs alongside. Dollop creamy lime sauce over meatballs.Sprinkle cilantro and remaining shallot crumbs over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: The lemongrass and lime sauce paired well, creating fantastic flavor profiles that many found delicious.
- Ease of prep: Some enjoyed the fun, hands-on preparation, including crushing ingredients for added texture.
- Suggestions: Consider adding finely chopped cilantro stalks to the coleslaw and a little lime juice to the mayo for extra freshness.
- Portions: Several reviewers found the meal surprisingly filling, though some desired more protein per serving.
- Additions: Try sprinkling crushed peanuts over the dish for added crunch and flavor.
