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Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce

Cozy Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce for Comforting Dinners

Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce offers a delightful twist on comfort food, blending flavors of fall into a nutritious dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey Can substitute with ground chicken or beef.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 large Egg Consider a flax egg for a vegan version.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Pumpkin Sauce
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Avoid pumpkin pie filling.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian option.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream works as a dairy-free substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Sage Chopped.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper and mix gently.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet, spaced apart.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and add pumpkin puree and chicken broth, stirring until combined and simmers for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, remaining Parmesan, sage, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  7. Add baked meatballs to the sauce and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Serve meatballs over pasta, rice, or quinoa, garnished with extra sauce and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure meatballs are uniform in size for even cooking. Adjust seasoning according to taste.

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