Meatballs are often considered to fall into the Italian food category.
Not this time! Fresh and clean, with cilantro, lime, and plenty of veggies, and topped, of course, with cashews, this Cashew Cilantro Meatballs recipe is both mouth-watering and super easy!

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Cashew Cilantro Meatballs

1 lb. grass-fed ground beef
1 large egg
1/2 cup Ritz cracker crumbs
1 tsp. fish sauce
2 tsp. fresh cilantro, minced
zest of 1 fresh lime
sea salt

2 cups fresh veggie mix:
broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, bamboo shoots, etc.
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. fish sauce
1 tsp. fresh cilantro, minced

1 cup cooked Jasmine rice, seasoned with 1 Tbs. seasoned rice vinegar

1/4 cup cashews
fresh cilantro, minced
sesame oil

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Combine the meatball ingredients until well mixed and form into 1-1/2″ sized balls.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crispy.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium pan and sauté the veggies until just beginning to soften. Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, and cilantro. Cook until all liquid has been absorbed.

Serve the meatballs and veggies atop the seasoned rice and then garnished with cashews, cilantro, and a touch of sesame oil.