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Thai Sweetpotato Curry Meatballs

Created in partnership by Bucket List Tummy's Sarah Schlichter, RD of record for the NC Sweetpotato Commission.

Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 20
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb lean ground pork
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup panko or breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 cup mashed sweetpotato
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

For the Thai Curry Sauce:

  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil
  • ½ medium yellow onion diced
  • ½ medium red bell pepper diced
  • 2 Tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 14- oz can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp grated or minced ginger
  • Grated carrots for topping
  • Sesame seeds for topping
  • Egg noodles for serving

Instructions
 

  • Mix meatball ingredients in large mixing bowl. Form meatball batter into about 20 meatballs.
  • Add olive oil to skillet and cook meatballs for 4-6 minutes per side (about 8-12 minutes total).
  • Remove meatballs and put them on a separate plate.
  • Add sesame oil to medium-sized pan, and sauté onion and pepper over medium-high heat.
  • Add red curry paste, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar and ginger. Bring sauce mixture to a boil and simmer. Add meatballs back in and cover them with sauce. Simmer for 3-6 minutes.
  • Remove meatballs and serve with rice, rice noodles, egg noodles, etc. Top with sesame seeds and grated carrots.
  • ** sauce thickens after storing in fridge

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Thai Sweetpotato Curry Meatballs
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
148
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.001
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
110
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
157
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
1405
IU
28
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
15
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
7
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1405IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 7g