Baked Meatballs

Serves: 14-16 meatballs, freezes well.

Prep Time: 10-15 min

Cooking Time: 20 min

Total:  25-35 min

Ingredients

1/2 lb. ground turkey, chicken or beef (extra-lean)

1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced

1-2 tsp. grated ginger

chives or green onion, finely chopped

1 egg, scrambled

1/3 cup breadcrumbs, crushed saltines, or quick oats

salt and pepper

• Sauce
• 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
  1 tbsp. brown sugar
  1 tbsp.  water
  1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce
  1 tbsp. sunflower oil
  1 tsp. flour
  1/2 tsp. grated ginger
  1/2 clove garlic, pressed
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Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl and use your hands to combine. Avoid over-mixing.  
3. Form the meatballs by rolling about 1-2 tablespoons of mixture in your hands.
4. Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
5. To make the sauce, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients in a small pan and place over medium heat.  Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.   
6. When the meatballs have finished cooking, remove them from the oven and brush with sauce.  Return to the oven for 5 minutes.  
7. Serve with toothpicks as an appetizer.  Or, serve with rice and steamed vegetables, or salad as a main meal.

Adapted from traceysculinaryadventures.blogspot.com