Honey Mustard Turkey Meatballs (Low Fat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb ground turkey
    1 egg
    2 tablespoons milk
    1 tablespoon minced garlic
    3/4 cup crushed butter flavored cracker (more if needed to hold the mixture together)
    1/2 - 3/4 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese, finely grated
    3 -4 green onions, finely chopped (or 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped)
    1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
    1 -2 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
    2 teaspoons seasoning salt
    black pepper
    1 1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
    1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
    1 small green pepper, finely chopped
    2 tablespoons honey
    1 tablespoon cornstarch
    1/4 teaspoon onion powder
    3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Preparation
    Set oven to 350 degrees.
    Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
    In a bowl mix together turkey, egg, milk, garlic, cracker crumbs, mozza cheese, onion, ginger powder, 1-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (if using) seasoning salt and black pepper.
    Shape into about 30 meatballs (1-inch each).
    Place onto prepared baking dish.
    Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until juices run clear.
    In a saucepan combine pineapple juice, garlic, green pepper, honey, onion powder and cornstarch; mix to combine and bring to a boil, whisking/stirring constantly.
    Cook and stir for 2 minutes; reduce heat. Add/whisk in 3 tablespoons mustard until smooth.
    Remove the cooked turkey meatballs from the oven and brush with about 1/2 cup sauce (or more) and return the meatballs to the oven, and cook for another 10 minutes.
    Serve the remaining sauce on the side.

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