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Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce

Irresistible Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Pumpkin Sage Sauce

Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce are a warming dish perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey
  • 1 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Milk or non-dairy milk
  • 1 medium Onion (finely minced)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) or garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Sage or dried sage
  • 1 whole Eggs
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) or nutritional yeast
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree (canned, organic)
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak breadcrumbs in milk for about 5 minutes. In a large bowl, mix with ground turkey, onion, garlic, sage, egg, yolk, and parmesan until just combined.
  2. Coat hands with olive oil, scoop turkey mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, creating about 20-24.
  3. Heat skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Cook meatballs for 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. In a saucepan, combine pumpkin puree, heavy cream, sage, and Italian seasoning over medium heat, stirring for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add cooked meatballs to the sauce, stir gently, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Avoid tough meatballs by mixing gently. Ensure skillet is hot before adding meatballs for a better crust. Allow meatballs to simmer for flavor infusion. Store in airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.

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