Weight Watchers Teriyaki Meatballs with Rice
These healthy teriyaki meatballs are easy and family friendly! They can be made quickly in the Instant Pot, but also turn out just as delicious when cooked in the oven or slow cooker.
Servings: 7 Servings
Calories: 260kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot 6 qt
- Egg Bite Molds
- Sealing Rings
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 2 lbs. ground turkey
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger ground
- 1 tsp coconut aminos or low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- ½ cup oats rolled
- ½ cup green onions chopped
Rice:
- 1 ½ cup brown rice dry
- 2 cups water
Glaze:
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos or low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp fresh ginger
- 1 tsp vinegar
Instructions
Instant Pot:
- In a large bowl combine all the ingredients for the meatballs. 2 lbs. ground turkey, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp garlic, 1 tsp fresh ginger, 1 tsp coconut aminos, 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup green onions
- Fill the silicone egg bite molds with the meatball mixture. Cover the meatballs with foil or a silicone food cover and place them on a trivet with long handles.
- Add the 1 1/2 cups of brown rice and 2 cups water to the bottom of the Instant Pot insert. Place the trivet with the meatballs over the rice. If you are not cooking rice with the meatballs, then just add the water to the bottom of the Instant Pot insert. 1 1/2 cup brown rice, 2 cups water
- Close the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Cook the meatballs and rice on high pressure using manual for 25 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
- While the pressure is releasing add the water to a skillet on medium high heat. When the water starts to simmer stir in the aminos, honey, and ginger. 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp fresh ginger
- Let the sauce come to boil then pour in the vinegar. Reduce the heat to medium low. Continue to stir the glaze while the water evaporates, and the glaze thickens. When the sauce is thickened remove it from the heat until you are ready to coat your meatballs. 1 tsp vinegar
- Add the meatballs to the glaze. Roll the meatballs in the glaze until they are all lightly coated. Serve the meatballs over rice with a side of steamed vegetables.
Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350º
- Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Using 1/4 cup measuring cup portion the meatballs and roll into shape. Place the meatballs on a lined baking sheet. 2 lbs. ground turkey, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp garlic, 1 tsp fresh ginger, 1 tsp coconut aminos, 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup green onions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cook the meatballs for 30-35 minutes. Let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes.
- While the meatballs are resting add the water to a skillet on medium high heat. When the water starts to simmer stir in the aminos, honey, and ginger. 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp fresh ginger
- Let the sauce come to boil then pour in the vinegar. Reduce the heat to medium low. Continue to stir the glaze while the water evaporates, and the glaze thickens. When the sauce is thickened remove it from the heat until you are ready to coat your meatballs. 1 tsp vinegar
- Add the meatballs to the glaze. Roll the meatballs in the glaze until they are all lightly coated. Serve the meatballs over rice with a side of steamed vegetables. 1 1/2 cup brown rice
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Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg