Name: Miso Meatball Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken or turkey; 2 tablespoons white miso paste; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 cups cooked jasmine rice; 1 1/2 cups shredded romaine or butter lettuce; 1 cup green beans, trimmed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons tahini; 1 tablespoon white miso paste; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1–2 tablespoons warm water (to thin); Chopped cilantro; Toasted sesame seeds

Description

Savor the rich, umami flavor of this Miso Meatball Bowl—featuring tender miso-glazed chicken meatballs, fluffy jasmine rice, crisp roasted green beans, and fresh lettuce, all topped with a creamy sesame-miso drizzle. A balanced, protein-packed bowl perfect for healthy dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

For the miso meatballs:

1 lb ground chicken or turkey
2 tablespoons white miso paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg

For the bowl:

2 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 1/2 cups shredded romaine or butter lettuce
1 cup green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the miso dressing:

2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon white miso paste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1-2 tablespoons warm water (to thin)

Toppings:

Chopped cilantro
Toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix all meatball ingredients until just combined. Form into 1.5-inch balls and place on one side of the baking sheet.
Toss green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on the other half of the baking sheet.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping meatballs halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
While baking, whisk together all ingredients for the miso dressing until smooth and pourable.
To assemble, start with a base of jasmine rice. Top with shredded lettuce, roasted green beans, and miso meatballs. Drizzle with dressing and garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, and green onions.

Notes

Sub in quinoa or brown rice for a fiber boost.
Make it gluten-free by using GF breadcrumbs and tamari instead of soy sauce.
These meatballs freeze well—make a double batch for future meals!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion

Nutrition

Calories: 420 kcal