Asian Meatballs With Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce Recipe

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Asian Meatballs With Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce
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Directions:

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the scallions, half of the ginger, the bell pepper, half of the chile pepper, the garlic, the 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, the cilantro leaves and the lime zest. Pulse for 30 seconds, scrape down the bowl and process 1 minute more, or until finely ground. Add the meat and process until well combined, about 30 seconds more. Roll the meat into 24 balls the size of walnuts.
  2. Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the meatballs and don't move them until they are brown on 1 side, about 2 minutes. Turn the meatballs and continue to cook, browning them on all sides, until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  3. While the meatballs cook, make the dipping sauce. In a bowl, combine the remaining ginger and chile pepper, the 1/3 cup of soy sauce, the lime juice, the sesame oil, the honey and a splash of water. Taste and adjust the seasoning; if it's too salty, add another drizzle of honey. Place the finished meatballs on a serving platter, with toothpicks on the side. Serve with the spicy lime dipping sauce.
  4. Note: I've made these without the bell pepper, chile and cilantro and they are still flavorful and delicious.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 117.97 Kcal (494 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.58g 10%
Cholesterol 35.83mg 12%
Sodium 869.99mg 36%
Potassium 228.6mg 5%
Total Carbs 4.9g 2%
Sugars 2.55g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 3%
Protein 11.01g 22%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 18.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 128.32 Kcal (537 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.15g 10%
Cholesterol 38.98mg 12%
Sodium 946.28mg 36%
Potassium 248.65mg 5%
Total Carbs 5.33g 2%
Sugars 2.77g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 3%
Protein 11.98g 22%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.4mg 12%
Calcium 19.8mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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