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Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce and Basmati Rice⏱ 50 min total
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Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce and Basmati Rice

Per 1 serving · 251 g · 16 ingredients

Calories
401
20%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    26g
    26% of calories
  • Carbs
    23g
    23% of calories
  • Fat
    24g
    52% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce and Basmati Rice (251 g) has 401 calories, with 26 g of protein, 23 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (52% of calories). It is high in protein (52% DV), niacin (59% DV) and Vitamin B6 (58% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 30%, 67% and 26% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
160cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.5g
Net carbs
22g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.4g
0.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein52%
  • Niacin59%
  • Vitamin B658%
  • Vitamin B1248%
  • Pantothenic acid29%
  • Iron62%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin C14%
  • Thiamine17%
  • Riboflavin (B2)14%
  • Folate (B9)19%
  • Choline12%
  • Potassium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium30%
  • Saturated fat67%
  • Cholesterol26%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 410°F and line a nonstick sheet pan.

  2. 2

    Cook the basmati rice according to package directions.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, gently mix the ground turkey with cumin, salt, black pepper, and garam masala until evenly seasoned. Form golf‑ball–size meatballs and arrange on the sheet pan.

  4. 4

    Bake until browned and cooked through to 165°F, about 15–20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium‑high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and red onion. Cook until translucent with browned edges, 3–4 minutes. Stir in the sliced red bell pepper and cook 2 minutes more.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle in the curry powder, turmeric, and cayenne, and stir until fragrant, 30–60 seconds.

  7. 7

    Stir in the chicken broth and coconut milk. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce to medium heat, and add the baked meatballs. Simmer 5 minutes to meld flavors.

  8. 8

    Serve the meatballs and coconut curry sauce over the warm basmati rice.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (251 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A42 μg
5%
Vitamin C13 mg
14%
Vitamin D0.5 μg
3%
Vitamin E1 mg
6%
Vitamin K3 μg
3%
Thiamine0.2 mg
17%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
14%
Niacin9 mg
59%
Vitamin B61 mg
58%
Folate (B9)75 μg
19%
Vitamin B121 μg
48%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
29%
Choline67 mg
12%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium55 mg
5%
Iron5 mg
62%
Potassium505 mg
11%
Magnesium65 mg
15%
Phosphorus325 mg
46%
Zinc3 mg
31%
Copper0.3 mg
31%
Manganese1 mg
38%
Selenium29 μg
53%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene2 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene203 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.1 μg—
Fructose0.2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0.2 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0.1 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats5 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol23 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 401 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 76min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 48min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 33min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 56min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce and Basmati Rice?

One serving of Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce and Basmati Rice (1 serving) has 401 calories, which works out to 160 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce and Basmati Rice high in protein?

It provides a solid 26 g of protein per serving (52% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce and Basmati Rice keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 22 g of net carbs and 23% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce and Basmati Rice?

687 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce and Basmati Rice?

0.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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