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Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce

Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce
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Savor the flavors of fall with Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce! Easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep—try it today!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs (or panko breadcrumbs)
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup finely minced onion
  • 4 garlic cloves, pressed through garlic press
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 large whole egg plus 1 yolk
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (dark meat, 93/7 ratio lean to fat)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive oil or avocado oil, for brushing over top and lightly frying
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely minced onion
  • 6 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 16 ounces organic pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to your taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs with milk and let soak for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add minced onion, garlic, herbs, Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, and eggs. Mix well.
  3. Gently incorporate ground turkey, salt, and pepper until combined; avoid overmixing.
  4. Shape into meatballs and chill in the freezer for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Sear meatballs in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.
  6. In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic in ghee and olive oil before adding pumpkin puree and chicken stock; simmer until smooth.
  7. Stir in parmesan cheese, cream, maple syrup, and chopped sage; return meatballs to the sauce to warm through.

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