Some of my favorite low FODMAP foods are tough to order out due to the high FODMAP triggers like garlic and onion. Β l won’t let that stop me and instead take my favorite flavor profiles in combination with one of my favorite comfort foods – MEATBALLS – to make this flavorful Thai dish! Β The turkey meatballsΒ are packed with so much flavor coming from the fresh herbs and ginger. Β The best part is that the flavors continue to get stronger the next day as it makes for perfect leftovers.
Are you wondering why ginger is such a power plant? Β Here are some of my favorite benefits:
- Effective digestive aid and natural remedy for nausea
- Promotes regular digestion & metabolism of food
- Boost immune system
- Help cure ulcers
- Improve diabetes and enhance insulin sensitivity
What are your favorite comfort foods that you are missing? Β I would love to hear! Β Here are a few of my favorites: Pad Thai,turkey chili and chicken piccata.
FODMAP cooking tip: fresh herbs will be your best friend as they add so much flavor to a dish. Β It helps compensate for the missing garlic and onion. π
Cooking turkey meatballs on the stove top.
Thai Turkey Meatballs in Ginger Coconut Sauce
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
These meatballs are packed with Thai flavors and go perfectly over rice or quinoa.
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 1 Package of Ground Turkey
- 2 Tablespoons Green Onion, Green Part Only, Chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Ginger, Grated
- 1 Tablespoon Tamari or Soy Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce
- *1 Teaspoon Chili Sauce
- **1/2 Cup Gluten Free Bread Crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- Scant of Ground Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sauce:
- 1 14.5 Ounce Can of Full Fat Coconut Milk
- ***1 Cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Turmeric
- 3 Small Pieces of Peeled & Cut Ginger Root
- 1.5 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds
- Juice of half a Lime
- A handful of Fresh Basil
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all of the meatball ingredients except the olive oil and mix well.
- Place 2″ rounded meatballs on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- In a large pan on medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add meatballs. Rotating about every 5 minutes in order to not burn. Cook until no longer pink on the inside.
- Add all of the coconut sauce ingredients to the pan minus the basil and lime juice. Bring the pan to a simmer and lower to medium-low. Continue to cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Right before serving, add fresh basil and juice of half a lime.
Notes
* Make sure the chili sauce is garlic free. The one I use has garlic listed as the last ingredient and even with my heightened sensitivity, I do okay with it.
** Make sure the breadcrumbs are also FODMAP safe.
*** Make sure the chicken broth brand has no garlic or onion in it.
RecipeΒ adapted by Feasting At Home.
Keywords: turkey meatballs, fodmap dinner recipe, fodmap meals
