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Pork and scallion meatballs with leafy greens

Pork-Scallion Meatballs

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These Pork-Scallion Meatballs are like pork dumplings without the, well, dumpling. Perfect for kids and adults who aren't veggie lovers, they're full of flavor. Ponzu sauce makes a bright, citrusy dip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 18
Calories 82

Ingredients 

  • Cooking Spray
  • 4 cups Coleslaw
  • 1 pound Ground Pork
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 large Egg
  • 4 Scallions Chopped
  • Kosher Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste
  • 6 large Bibb Lettuce Leaves
  • Sriracha For serving
  • 1 cup Ponzu Sauce

Equipment

  • Microwave Safe Dish
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and coat with cooking spray.
  • Add the coleslaw to a large microwave-safe bowl. Pour in 1/4 cup water, cover and cook on high until tender and translucent, about 7 minutes. Let cool slightly. 
  • Add the pork, ginger, vinegar, soy, garlic, egg, all but 1 tablespoon of the scallions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the coleslaw mix. Mix with your hands until just combined. Scoop mounds of the meat mixture (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet. With damp hands, roll the mounds into balls and space them evenly apart on the baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Put 3 meatballs on each lettuce leaf, sprinkle with the reserved scallions and drizzle with garlic chili sauce. To eat, fold each leaf like a taco and dip into the ponzu sauce

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pork-Scallion Meatballs
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
82
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.001
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
28
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
375
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
127
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
224
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
16
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Bibb Lettuce, Black Pepper, Coleslaw, Cooking Spray, Egg, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Ground Pork, Ponzu Sauce, Rice Vinegar, Salt, Scallions, Soy Sauce, Sriracha Sauce