Meal Kit

Orange Ginger Sesame Pork Meatballs

with snap peas and carrots

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Wheat, Sesame, Soy

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Pork
  • 8 oz. Carrot
  • 6 oz. Snap Peas
  • Info
    2 oz. Orange Ginger Sesame Sauce
  • 2 Green Onions
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • Info
    ⅕ fl. oz. Tamari Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp. Minced Ginger
  • ½ tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    530
  • Carbohydrates
    30g
  • Net Carbs
    26g
  • Fat
    32g
  • Protein
    31g
  • Sodium
    1520mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using ground beef or ground turkey, roast until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 17-20 minutes.

  • If using Impossible burger, roast until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 23-25 minutes. 

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Peel, trim, and cut carrot lengthwise. Cut into 1/2" half-moons.

    If desired, pull strings from snap peas. If string is hard to find and remove, make a very thin cut lengthwise along the string. Halve lengthwise, exposing peas inside.

    Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.

    Mince garlic.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatballs

    Combine ground pork, minced ginger, garlic and parsley seasoning, white portions of green onions, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in a mixing bowl. Form mixture into 8 equally-sized meatballs.

    Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet and top with 1 tsp. olive oil.

  3. 3

    Roast the Meatballs

    Roast in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 10-15 minutes.

    While meatballs roast, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Cook the Vegetables

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add carrots, snap peas, and garlic salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until beginning to brown, 2-3 minutes.

    Add 1/4 cup water and cover. Stir occasionally until fork-tender, 5-7 minutes.

    Uncover and add garlic and soy sauce. Stir constantly until combined, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatballs with softened orange ginger sesame sauce (to taste) and green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!

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