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Sweet & Sour Turkey Meatballs with Sesame Kale and Couscous

Servings 4
Author Emily Weeks, RDN, LD

Ingredients

For the kale:

  • 10 oz kale
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 Tbsp butter
  • splash of low sodium soy sauce

For the couscous:

  • 1.5 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1.5 cup whole wheat couscous

For the meatballs:

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1.5 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

For the sauce:

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp Sriracha
  • 1.5 Tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Massage kale with the sesame oil for about 3-4 minutes. Let rest while you prep the other ingredients.

  2. Bring water and butter to a boil, add couscous. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. fluff with a fork and set aside.

  3. Combine turkey and sesame oil in a bowl and form meatballs, using a tablespoon portion. Makes about 18 balls. Set aside.

  4. Whisk the sauce ingredients together.

  5. In a large pan, heat to medium, add the butter and kale. Cook until wilted, then sautee for 3-4 more minutes on low heat and add a splash of soy sauce. Remove from pan and set aside.

  6. Heat the pan again over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Add meatballs, cook 6 minutes, browning on all sides. Add the sauce and reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until done.

  7. Serve meatballs over couscous with a pile of sesame kale.