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Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce

Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce for Cozy Fall Nights

Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce offers a comforting and healthy dinner option for fall.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey or ground chicken or beef for different flavor
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs whole wheat recommended for healthier choice
  • 1 small Finely Chopped Onion can substitute with shallots
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Sage or use less dried sage if needed
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree or pureed fresh pumpkin if available
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream coconut cream is a great alternative
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil can swap with butter

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Mix together ground turkey, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, fresh sage, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Form mixture into approximately 2-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the oven for about 20 minutes until golden brown and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. In a skillet, heat olive oil and stir in pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Cook until blended.
  6. Transfer baked meatballs into the skillet with the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve the meatballs with the pumpkin sage sauce, optionally over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure meatballs are well spaced for even cooking. Use a thermometer to check internal temperature for safety. Consider adding crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

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