Smart Sesame Szechuan Turkey Meatballs
with Ginger-Soy Veggies- Soy
- Sesame
- Wheat
- Sulphites
Sesame-sprinkled turkey meatballs with fiery Szechuan sauce add flair to this veggie-packed dish. Coleslaw mix, mushrooms and peppers seasoned with ginger, garlic and soy make this simple dinner deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Turkey
2 tbsp
Ginger-Garlic Puree
(Contains: Soy, Sesame, Wheat)
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
170 g
Coleslaw Cabbage Mix
160 g
Sweet Bell Pepper
113 g
Mushrooms
1 unit
Green Onion
1 tbsp
Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame)
1 tbsp
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Wheat, Sulphites)
1 tbsp
Ginger-Garlic Puree
Not included in your delivery
½ tbsp
Oil*
0.06 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 450˚F. Wash and dry all produce. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (NOTE: It will be used in step 2.)Add turkey, panko and Szechuan sauce to a medium bowl. Season with pepper, then combine. Roll mixture into 8 equal-sized meatballs (16 for 4 ppl). (NOTE: Your mixture may look wet; this is normal!)
Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet (from step 1). Sprinkle sesame seeds over meatballs, pressing down gently to adhere. Roast in the middle of the oven until golden-brown and cooked through, 14-16 min.**
Meanwhile, thinly slice green onion.Thinly slice mushrooms.Core, then cut pepper into 1/4-inch slices.
Heat large non-stick pan over medium-high.When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 4-5 min. Add peppers, coleslaw cabbage mix, soy sauce and half the ginger-garlic puree (use all for 4 ppl). Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender-crisp, 2-3 min. Remove from heat. Transfer veggies to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Divide veggies between plates. Top with meatballs.Sprinkle green onions over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Meatballs were praised for their taste, but many found the vegetables bland and in need of more seasoning or sauce.
- Ease of prep: Simple to make, though some found the instructions a bit confusing, especially regarding sesame seed application.
- Suggestions: Consider adding a complementary sauce to enhance moisture and flavor; increase seasoning for the vegetables.
- Portions: Several customers felt the meal was not filling enough and suggested adding rice or noodles as an option.
- Texture: Some found the meatballs a bit dry; try adding an egg to the mixture for improved texture.
