These Thai Turkey Meatballs with a delicious peanut sauce are the perfect healthy dish and ultimate crowd pleaser! These simple meatballs are made gluten-free, paleo, and are ready in less than 30 minutes. You're going to love them!
Raise your hand if you are a lover of Thai food!!!!
Well, if your hands are raised, you're going to LOVE these Thai turkey meatballs with peanut sauce that's for sure!
Both of my hands would be raised and I would be jumping up and down right now because I am seriously in love with all different types of Thai food. Lately when Tom and I are looking to order take-out, I'm begging and jumping up and down for it to be Thai food and besides these meatballs, I love making my Easy Chicken Pad Thai Recipe!
All of the different coconut curries with creamy sauce and tons of fresh vegetables, and then delicious rice to soak up all of the juice just gives me the feels and is making me crave Thai food right now.
We celebrated my mom's birthday a few nights ago and I immediately knew I wanted to make her these meatballs (with my healthy chocolate chip cookie skillet to be served after!!) because I knew she would love them. Especially with a peanut sauce on top, which I literally could take a bottle of it to the face.
I prepped them earlier in the morning and then just made some fresh spaghetti noodles and zoodles to put as the base of the meatballs. The seriously come out so juicy every single time and are such a crowd pleaser.
They are super easy to prep ahead because all you need is:
- Ground turkey (I prefer a 85/15 fat version)
- Coconut flour (or almond flour)
- Egg
- Grated carrots
- Green onion
- Ginger (fresh or dried)
- Coconut aminos or soy sauce
- Salt
That's it!
The peanut sauce is super easy to prepare too and makes this dish truly delicious!
If you make the Thai turkey meatballs with peanut sauce, please let me know!
Also, if you love thai inspired meals, for your next lunch or dinner try making my Easy Chicken Pad Thai Recipe!
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Thai Turkey Meatballs with Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400F
- In a large bowl, mix all meatball ingredients together. I used my hands to make sure it was all blended.
- Roll into balls (about ~2tbsp meat) and place on parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- While baking, prepare the peanut sauce by mixing all ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Add water to thin until desired consistency.
- Coat both the meatballs and the zoodles in the peanut sauce or serve on top.
- Add sesame seeds for garnish if desired.
- Serve immediately!
LMB says
10/10 recipe! I’ve tried a lot of Thai recipes and this is my favorite sauce, hands down! My family loves rice noodles so we sub that in for rice noodles. Otherwise we follow the recipe as written and it always turns out excellent!
Erin says
Hi, so glad you loved it so much! 🙂
debbie says
Can you make and freeze these and cook them later?
Erin says
Hi Debbie, I would recommend making them then freezing them and thaw before eating!
Sydney says
I cannot get enough of this recipe. I make it at least twice a month. I even make the sauce and pour it over chicken and veggies. It’s so good!
Erin says
Hu Sydney, so glad you loved it so much!! 🙂
Heidi says
Yum! This was so good! I added a little sesame oil to the sauce and it had even better flavor. Was great with cauliflower rice or spaghetti squash.
Erin says
Hi Heidi, so happy you loved them! 🙂
Sonora says
WOW! Just wow. I made these for my whole house and everyone loved every single bite. We served it over Angel Hair Banza pasta and it was amazing. I couldn't be happier with this recipe :). Thanks so much for helping me mix things up when we're trying to be healthy!
Erin says
Hi Sonora, so happy everyone loved them!!
Faith Simon says
The peanut sauce is perfection
Erin says
Hi Faith, so glad you enjoyed them!!
Katelyn says
10/10 would recommend! I love all things peanut butter so this was a winner. I made paired the meatballs with zucchini and carrot noodles and they were delicious
Erin says
Hi Katelyn, so glad you love them!!
Sandra says
Amazing recipe! I’ve tried so many from Erin and they’re always good, but especially this one.
Erin says
Hi Sandra, thanks for your support and kind words!!
Katie says
So quick, easy and full of flavor!! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. I put them over some rice noodles I had left over from making your Pad Thai and it was a perfect meal. My husband is not a huge peanut fan so this was a gamble, but he loved them too. Thanks Erin!!!
Erin says
Hi Katie, thrilled you both enjoyed it!! 🙂
Annemarie says
Rarely do I find a recipe all 5 of my kids not only eat but LOVE - this one hit the jackpot! I added a bit more coconut flour because my meatballs were sticky and served with broccoli. We will be making this again!
Erin says
Hi Annemarie, so glad everyone enjoys it! 🙂
Allie says
These meatballs are AMAZING!! My husband and I loved them so much and will definitely be making them often. Love the peanut sauce with the lime juice which gives it the perfect flavor! Thanks for the great recipe! We made them with rice and steamed veggies on the side!
Erin says
Hi Allie, I am so happy you both enjoyed them! That sounds like a great meal!
Ilana S says
I have made this a few times now and me and my husband love it- it is officially in our dinner rotation. So easy and flavorful and a fun way to mix up meatball night.
Erin says
Hi Ilana, I am so glad to hear you both enjoyed them!
Emily says
I love these so much! Do you include scallions in the turkey mixture or just top with scallions?
Erin says
Hi Emily, I add them in as well but totally optional! So glad you like them!