Turkey meatball laksa recipe
In partnership with Diabetes UK
Lean turkey meatballs are the star of the show in this laksa, a spicy noodle broth popular in Southeast Asia. High in protein and low in fat, rustle up this quick and healthy meal in just 25 minutes – perfect for a midweek dinner when time is tight!
See method- Serves 4
- Takes 25 mins
- 470 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Healthy
Ingredients
- 500g pack turkey breast mince
- 3cm piece ginger, peeled and grated
- 15g fresh coriander, finely chopped, plus extra to serve
- 1 lime, ½ zested and juiced, the rest cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 200ml light coconut milk
- ½ reduced-salt chicken stock cube, made up to 800ml
- 80g Tenderstem broccoli, trimmed
- 80g mangetout
- 2 pak choi, quartered
- 250g wholewheat noodles
- 2 spring onions, finely sliced
- 1 red chilli, finely sliced
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 1970kJ 470.0kcal
- Fat
- 12g
- Saturates
- 4g
- Salt
- 1.7g
- Sugars
- 5g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 46.0gProtein 44.0gFibre 7.5g
Method
- Combine the turkey mince, ginger, coriander and lime zest in a mixing bowl. Roll into 16 balls and set aside on a tray.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and fry the curry paste for 2-3 mins until aromatic. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add the meatballs and cook for 5 mins, then add the vegetables; simmer for 3-4 mins or until just tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the noodles to pack instructions, then drain and briefly rinse under cold water. Season the broth with the lime juice, then divide the noodles between 4 bowls. Spoon over the broth, meatballs and vegetables and serve with the lime wedges, spring onions, chilli and extra coriander.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
Freeze meatballs only. In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer
- For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home
