Description
Lemongrass meatball bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the aromatic essence of Southeast Asia with wholesome ingredients. Juicy meatballs made from ground pork or chicken are infused with fresh lemongrass, ginger, and cilantro, then served over a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa. Finished with a zesty lime sauce, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, delivering a nutritious meal in under an hour. Delight your taste buds with this refreshing bowl that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork or chicken
- 2 stalks lemongrass (tender white part only)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. In a large bowl, mix ground pork or chicken with minced lemongrass, grated ginger, chopped cilantro, soy sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- 3. Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
- 4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice and honey/brown sugar to create the sauce.
- 6. Serve meatballs over rice or quinoa, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with additional cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg