Asian Style Meatballs with Healthy Fried Rice

It is not often that I cook something that the ENTIRE family likes.  In fact, this might be the first time ever (with the exception of homemade pizza because, let's face it, who doesn't love pizza?) We eat pretty healthy at the Perdue home, so sometimes, I get a little tired of chicken, veggies, and salad! This meal seriously hit the spot!  So different from our typical dinner.  Loaded with protein, veggies, and good carbs- what more could a mom want?!   So without further ado, here's the recipes for both!

Asian Style Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

• 1lb extra lean ground beef (96/4)
• 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp sesame oil  (divided use 1/2 tbsp each)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced (divided use 2 cloves each)
• 1 tsp ground ginger (divided use 1/2 tsp each)
• 3 scallions, minced (or half of 1 small onion)
• 1/3 cup, plus 2 tbsp Bragg liquid aminos (or reduced sodium soy sauce)
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar 
• 2 tbsp honey

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and mist with cooking spray (preferably extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil).
2. In a medium sized bowl add ground beef, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp liquid aminos, ½ tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, scallions/onions, Panko crumbs, and egg. Combine well using hands.
3. Form into approximately 36 one inch meatballs. Place on baking sheet and cook for about 15 minutes, or until meatballs are golden on the outside and no longer pink on the inside. Let cool for 5 minutes.
4. While the meatballs cook, whisk together 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, honey and rice vinegar.
5. When meatballs are ready, pour sauce over them and stir gently to make sure they all get covered well.
6. Serve as appetizers with toothpicks or over fried rice as a main course. Garnish with additional sliced scallions if desired.

Note: I did not coat the meatballs with the sauce. I drizzled the sauce over the meatballs on top of the fried rice. It was perfect! 

  

Healthy Fried Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 cups Cooked Brown Rice 
• 1.5 Tbsp Coconut Oil
• 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil
• 2 Tbsp Bragg Liquid Aminos, Tamari Sauce, or reduced sodium soy 
• 1 cup Fresh Green Beans, chopped
• 1.5 cups Fresh Broccoli, chopped
• 4 Eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 Medium Onion, diced
• 2 Medium Carrots, chopped
• 0.5 Sweet Bell Pepper, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat coconut oil in large wok and add onions, green beans, carrots, sweet bell pepper, and broccoli.  Stir often and cook until vegetables soften, about 10-15 minutes.
2. Remove vegetables from wok.  In small bowl, beat eggs with sesame oil and 1 tsp liquid aminos/tamari/soy. Cook in wok until cooked.  Break eggs into tiny pieces.  Add vegetables and brown rice into wok.
3. Add remaining liquid aminos/tamari/soy and cook an additional 5-10 minutes until warmed through.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes:  This makes about 4 one cup servings.  For those following the 21 day fix diet - 1 yellow, 0.5 red, 1 green, 2 tsp 

I hope your family enjoys this recipe as much as mine!  Let me know if you love it!  

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