Thai Meatballs with Basil, Lime and Coconut Curry Sauce

Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Thai Meatballs with Basil, Lime and Coconut Curry Sauce
30 min.
4
311kcal

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Craving a vibrant and flavorful meal that's quick, easy, and dairy-free? Look no further! These Thai Meatballs with Basil, Lime, and Coconut Curry Sauce are a guaranteed hit, delivering an explosion of Southeast Asian flavors in just 30 minutes. Imagine juicy, perfectly browned meatballs infused with fragrant basil and scallions, swimming in a creamy, dreamy coconut curry sauce that's bursting with lime zest, zesty sriracha heat, and a hint of sweetness.

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. It's also incredibly versatile – serve it over rice, quinoa, or even zucchini noodles for a lighter option. The dairy-free coconut milk creates a luxuriously rich sauce that feels indulgent without the heaviness, and the unsweetened coconut flakes add a delightful textural element.

Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious and surprisingly simple dish. The combination of savory meatballs, aromatic herbs, and creamy coconut curry is simply irresistible. These meatballs are not only incredibly flavorful, but also packed with protein, making them a satisfying and complete meal. This is comfort food with a Thai twist, and trust me, you'll be making it again and again!

Ingredients

  • lb ground beef 90% lean ( )
  • 0.3 cup basil chopped
  • tablespoons curry green
  • container so delicious dairy free original culinary coconut milk canned (equivalent to 1 can full-fat coconut milk)
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoon fish sauce 
  •  garlic cloves minced
  •  juice of lime 
  • 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs gluten-free (regular or )
  • 0.3 cup scallion chopped
  • tablespoon sriracha 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 0.3 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
  • 0.3 cup vegetable broth 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients for the meatballs in a medium bowl.Form into 12 meatballs and place on parchment paper.Brown the meatballs in a nonstick pan in two batches, each with 1 tablespoon oil.In a large saucepan (I use wide a 3.5 quart), combine the ingredients for the sauce except for the lime zest.
  2. Mix well and cook over low until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the meatballs to the sauce and increase heat to medium-low. Simmer meatballs in sauce until cooked all the way through, turning them occasionally (cook for about 15 minutes).
  4. Serve with lime zest on top. VOILA!

Nutrition Facts

Calories311kcal
Protein34.02%
Fat48.48%
Carbs17.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
71.38
Glycemic Load
2.46
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
17.575652257256%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.73mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:310.89kcal
15.54%
Fat:16.7g
25.69%
Saturated Fat:8.15g
50.95%
Carbohydrates:13.57g
4.52%
Net Carbohydrates:11.1g
4.04%
Sugar:4.64g
5.16%
Cholesterol:114.63mg
38.21%
Sodium:734.3mg
31.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.37g
52.74%
Vitamin B12:2.65µg
44.24%
Zinc:5.99mg
39.92%
Selenium:26.28µg
37.55%
Vitamin B3:6.59mg
32.95%
Vitamin B6:0.55mg
27.64%
Phosphorus:271.75mg
27.17%
Iron:4.4mg
24.45%
Vitamin K:23.83µg
22.7%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.26%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17%
Potassium:528.22mg
15.09%
Magnesium:51.01mg
12.75%
Vitamin C:9.49mg
11.5%
Fiber:2.47g
9.87%
Copper:0.2mg
9.87%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.81%
Vitamin B5:0.97mg
9.66%
Folate:33.68µg
8.42%
Vitamin E:1.25mg
8.3%
Calcium:62.97mg
6.3%
Vitamin A:277.64IU
5.55%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.24%