Thai Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients

Meatballs:

2 lbs ground turkey

1 TBSP fish sauce

1/4 cup green onions - finely chopped

*1 cup zucchini - shredded & liquid squeezed out (optional)

2 TBSP fresh basil - finely chopped

2 tsp fresh ginger - grated

2 garlic cloves - minced

2 tsp red curry paste

2 TBSP canned coconut milk

pinch hot pepper chili flakes

1/2 cup breadcrumbs of choice

1 TBSP ground flax seed

Sauce:

the rest of the can of coconut milk

4 TBSP tomato paste

2 tsp red curry paste

2 tsp fish sauce

chili pepper flakes to taste 

In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the meatballs, mixing thoroughly with your hands. Make meat balls (about 25-28) by rolling 1 heaping TBSP between your hands (wetting your hands or using a little oil will help keep it from sticking). Lay aside on parchment or foil.

In a small bowl, mix together sauce ingredients. 

Heat a large skillet (12" or larger) over high heat. Add a little oil or cooking spray and add meatballs. Cook, turning to brown all sides about 5-7 minutes. No need to cook through, they will finish in the sauce. 

Add the sauce and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 15 minutes, uncovered. Serve over rice or noodles! 

Garnish with chopped green onions, cilantro or fresh basil. 

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Kid Approved - Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Bear loves these and I can feel ok about him snacking on them because they are filled will healthy ingredients!

1 cup old fashioned oats
1 banana
1 cup cottage cheese
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 TBSP milk or milk substitute

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth - batter will be a bit runny.
Cook in skillet over medium-high heat; you can use butter but I found I didn't need it in my nonstick pan. Make them mini for toddler finger foods! I also make a double batch and freeze half for later.