1.05.2011

asian turkey meatball subs with zippy ginger lime cilantro mayo

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When life gets way too busy I find myself lacking in creative juices when it comes to dinner. Our family eats in nearly every night and some nights there just isn't a darn thing that sounds good to me. Just when I'm about to give up and order a way too expensive, mediocre pizza, I run across a recipe that fills me with glee.

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I hopped over to Gina's place and these Asian turkey meatballs caught my eye immediately. Gina served her meatballs over brown rice but I decided a sub with a little zippy mayo was more up my alley so...

Asian Turkey Meatballs Subs
adapted from Gina's Skinny Recipes

1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 1/4 lb ground turkey (not turkey breast)
1 egg
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil

Hoagie or Sub rolls
2 cups cabbage, shredded

*Zippy Mayo

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking pan with foil and lightly spray oil.

Mix all ingredients until well combined and form into 12 evenly sized meatballs. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through. While meatballs are baking, stir fry the cabbage in 1 tbs of canola oil until tender crisp.

*Zippy Ginger Lime Cilantro Mayo
by theUngourmet

1/3 cup light mayo
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp chili oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp grated lime zest
juice from 1/2 small lime
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
pinch of kosher salt

Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until subs are ready to assemble.

Place 3 meatballs onto toasted sub rolls. Top with mayo and stir fried cabbage. Serve immediately.

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These subs are rockin'! Give 'em a try soon!

Have a wonderful Thursday, friends. Thank you for stopping by!





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31 comments:

Joyti said...

I know what you mean about ordering pizza (except I do with Chinese take out, especially during finals!).
The subs sound incredible!

Joanne said...

There are so many times throughout the week where I consider ordering thai food but never do because I am reminded of how many ingredients I already have sitting in my kitchen! And now you ahve certainly inspired me to give this a go. I'll take a meatball sub anyday.

Christo Gonzales said...

there is a deeper idea here somewhere and it involves "what do you cook when you dont know what to cook" I think you satisfied that little dilemna perfectly....

Cathy said...

Yum, yum, that looks so delicious. Do you mind if I stop by for dinner?

Gloria Baker said...

OMG I think this look absolutely yummy!!! gloria

TKW said...

Those look and sound amazing! And healthy, too! I'm bookmarking this one for sure.

Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean said...

bookmarked! we love Asian food AND subs so i'll be trying this one for sure!

teresa said...

oh yeah, this kicks pizza right in the behind! i would make just about anything for that killer mayo, but the meatballs look just perfect, delicious!

mysteryhistorymom said...

JUst printed your Butternut Squash Soup and now I am ready for this! YUM! How do you do it??? Your pictures look amazing but I know it tastes beyond fabulous!! Thanks! Lori

The Blonde Duck said...

This is so creative! I love meatball subs!

Faith said...

What a great new twist on a meatball sub! I love that lime cilantro mayo too...I bet it would be fantastic with so many things!

Anonymous said...

Loving the flavors of the meatballs with soy sauce and sesame oil and the Ginger Lime Cilantro Mayo sounds so flavorful and perfect with the meatballs!

AllThingsYummy said...

Looks delicious.
I was so close to ordering a pizza last night as well, but opted to grill chicken instead. :)

Natalie said...

ahh I was planning on making meatballs next week! Might have to try these--they look awesome!

Abby said...

Meatballs! Seems like a great recipe.

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

Yay - you posted it!! I can't wait to make it!

xoxo
Jen

Claudia said...

I love Asian style meatballs and this is wonderful - I can see why your traded in your boring,expensive pizza!

chow and chatter said...

wow this looks absolutely amazing great idea

Julie said...

Definitely looks better than pizza...yum!

Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants said...

I am salivating!!! I'm gonna give these a try for sure!! Thanks

Molly Anne said...

This is the second time I've looked at this recipe when I'm completely full and yet it looks so amazingly good that I would eat one anyway. So many of my favorite flavors!

Lina Thomlinson said...

Oh yum! I'm printing this one for sure.

Jeannie said...

WoW! looks so good wish i could hv some right now:D I seldom eat out these days, I think homecook food is much more healthier!

Vittle me this... said...

WOW WOW WOW this looks amazing! Its like a cross between a bahn mi and a meatball sandwich!

Monet said...

Hi Kim...what inspiration! I know that your blog always gets me thinking of delicious food to serve my own family. I love how you make such an effort to eat in. We try to do the same! Thank you for sharing this tempting recipe. I hope you have a blessed weekend!

jacqueline said...

OH MY, this is yummieeee!! I love meatballs lots. :) I will have to give this a try! Wishing you a lovely merry happy weekend and love to you sweet friend!

Emily Z said...

Oh wow, this sandwich looks and sounds absolutely amazing. My house guest brought me home a bag of meatballs that I don't yet know what I am going to do with. But maybe I could try a twist on this, except I think they are beef and not turkey.

Lindsay said...

of course this recipe filled you with glee -- looks delicious! And great photo!

Magic of Spice said...

That ginger, lime and cilantro mayo sounds unbelievable...Great looking sandwich :)

Kim said...

I can see why this recipe caught your eye. It looks fantastic and unique. Love the you added a spruced up mayo and made it into a sandwich. Beats a take out pizza any night of the week!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing this recipe! I tried it tonight, & my family & I love it! The flavors are amazing!

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