Ingredients
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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
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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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