Asian Meatball and Rice Toss

Health score
9%
Asian Meatball and Rice Toss
35 min.
6
453kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner experience with a delightful fusion of flavors? Introducing the Asian Meatball and Rice Toss, a dish that brings together the comforting essence of meatballs with the vibrant tastes of Asian cuisine. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a meal that serves six, making it perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner with friends.

This recipe is not only quick and easy but also packed with nutrition, boasting a satisfying 453 calories per serving. The combination of tender meatballs, crunchy snow pea pods, and sweet julienne-cut carrots creates a colorful and appetizing dish that will please both the eyes and the palate. The secret lies in the savory Asian sesame marinade that infuses the rice and vermicelli mix with a rich depth of flavor, while the dry-roasted peanuts add a delightful crunch.

Whether you're looking for a hearty main course or a unique dish to impress your guests, this Asian Meatball and Rice Toss is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So grab your frying pan and get ready to enjoy a delicious meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 6.8 oz vermicelli 
  • cups water 
  • 0.3 cup sesame-ginger dressing 
  • 16 oz meatballs frozen thawed cooked
  • cup carrots (2x)
  • 0.5 cup snow peas fresh halved
  • tablespoons roasted peanuts chopped
  • tablespoons spring onion chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Melt butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir in rice and vermicelli from mix; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until rice is lightly browned.
  2. Add water, Asian marinade and contents of seasoning packet from mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  3. Add meatballs and carrots; cover and cook 15 to 18 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in pea pods. Cook, uncovered an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until pea pods are crisp-tender.
  5. Garnish individual servings with peanuts and onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories453kcal
Protein14.39%
Fat57.48%
Carbs28.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.14
Glycemic Load
15.94
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
15.496956825256%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:452.85kcal
22.64%
Fat:28.79g
44.29%
Saturated Fat:9.65g
60.3%
Carbohydrates:31.69g
10.56%
Net Carbohydrates:29.71g
10.8%
Sugar:2.57g
2.85%
Cholesterol:64.46mg
21.49%
Sodium:312.8mg
13.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.22g
32.44%
Vitamin A:3809.54IU
76.19%
Vitamin B1:0.61mg
40.49%
Selenium:24.19µg
34.56%
Phosphorus:219.97mg
22%
Vitamin B3:4.37mg
21.87%
Vitamin K:19.17µg
18.26%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.58%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.03%
Zinc:2.12mg
14.11%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.37%
Potassium:381.21mg
10.89%
Vitamin B12:0.54µg
8.95%
Vitamin C:7.25mg
8.79%
Magnesium:33.02mg
8.25%
Fiber:1.99g
7.94%
Iron:1.37mg
7.59%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.18%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.61%
Copper:0.13mg
6.48%
Folate:20.59µg
5.15%
Calcium:41.39mg
4.14%