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Apple Pistachio Turkey Meatballs

URL: https://thehealthyfoodie.com/apple-pistachio-turkey-meatballs/

Ingredients

The meatballs

  • 2 lb ground turkey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 large gala apple, grated and squeezed dry
  • ½ cup finely chopped pistachios
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried mustard
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp chili pepper flakes

The sauce

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp unpasteurized honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground white pepper

To garnish (optional)

  • to taste chopped parsley
  • to taste chopped pistachios

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and knead until fully mixed, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Form the mixture into 48 small meatballs, about the size of a ping-pong ball, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs at 425°F for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 8 minutes until golden brown.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, combine all sauce ingredients in a sauté pan, whisk together, and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the par-baked meatballs to the simmering sauce, cover partially, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the sauce reduces to a thick glaze.
  7. Garnish the meatballs with chopped parsley and pistachios before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
48 meatballs
Calories
34
Total fat
1g
Total carbohydrates
1g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
91mg
Cholesterol
13mg

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