Little Thai Turkey Loaves

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 17
Little Thai Turkey Loaves: A Flavorful and Nutritious Meal
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup peanut butter
2 garlic cloves , quartered
1 tablespoon fresh ginger ( chopped )
1 small fresh hot pepper , remove seeds and dice
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Splenda granular
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup strong tea
6 medium scallions , trim and include white and green
1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro
1 stalk lemongrass ( can use lemon zest from 1/2 lemon )
2 garlic cloves
1 lb ground turkey ( mixed light and dark )
1/2 cup instant brown rice ( out of the box )
1/4 cup unsweetend low-fat coconut milk ( from 14 ounce can )
1 egg , slightly beaten
1/4 cup breadcrumbs ( plain , dried )
1/2 cup thai peanut sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup coconut milk ( or whatever is remaining in the can )
1/4 cup peanut sauce
1 tablespoon raw sugar ( turbinado )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
491
Sugar
9g
Fat
32g
If you're looking for a flavorful and nutritious meal that's easy to make, try Little Thai Turkey Loaves. This dish combines ground turkey with fragrant herbs and bold flavors like peanut butter and soy sauce. The addition of brown rice and coconut milk makes this meal a good source of healthy carbohydrates and can be adjusted to be gluten-free and low-carb. Whip up this dish for a delicious dinner that's sure to satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling full and satisfied.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.In a food processor, pulse the peanut butter, garlic, ginger, hot pepper, peanut oil, soy sauce, Splenda, vinegar, sesame oil, and tea until well blended.
3.Add the scallions, cilantro, lemongrass, and garlic and pulse until coarsely chopped.
4.In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey, brown rice, coconut milk, egg, and breadcrumb.
5.Mix the herb paste into the turkey mixture and shape it into 6 oval-shaped loaves.
6.Place the loaves on a greased baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
7.In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut sauce, sesame oil, coconut milk, and raw sugar.
8.Brush the sauce over the turkey loaves and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.

PROS

Little Thai Turkey Loaves are packed with flavor thanks to the combination of peanut butter, soy sauce, and fragrant herbs like cilantro and lemongrass.

They are high in protein from the turkey, and the brown rice and coconut milk provide a good source of healthy carbohydrates.

This meal is gluten-free and can be made low-carb by omitting the brown rice and breadcrumbs.

CONS

The peanut butter and coconut milk add a significant amount of calories and fat to the meal.

Additionally, the use of raw sugar in the sauce may increase the sugar content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turkey is a great source of lean protein, which can help with muscle growth and repair.
The combination of brown rice and coconut milk provides complex carbohydrates and essential nutrients like magnesium and potassium.
Herbs like ginger and lemongrass have anti-inflammatory properties and can aid in digestion.

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