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Opt for organic, dark meat turkey for flavor and juiciness: For quality and flavor, I like to use organic ground turkey, opting for the dark meat Recipe

Opt for organic, dark meat turkey for flavor and juiciness: For quality and flavor, I like to use organic ground turkey, opting for the dark meat Recipe
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Savor the rich and delicious flavors of fall with these savory and juicy turkey meatballs in pumpkin sage sauce. Perfect for a cozy and comforting meal that will warm you up from the inside out.

Ingredients

Turkey Meatball Ingredients:

    1 ½ cups (slightly heaping) fresh breadcrumbs (or panko breadcrumbs)
    3 tablespoons milk
    ½ cup finely minced onion
    4 garlic cloves, pressed through garlic press
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
    1 tablespoon chopped parsley
    1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
    ½ cup grated parmesan
    1 large whole egg plus 1 yolk
    1 ½ pounds ground turkey (dark meat, 93/7 ratio lean to fat)
    1 ¼ teaspoon salt
    ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    Olive oil or avocado oil, for brushing over top and lightly frying

Pumpkin Sage Sauce Ingredients:

    2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    ½ cup finely minced onion
    6 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
    2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    1 (15 ounce) can plus 1 cup organic pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
    1 ½ teaspoon salt (or to your taste)
    ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    1 ¾ cups chicken stock
    ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
    ¼ cup heavy cream
    2 tablespoons maple syrup
    1 tablespoons chopped, fresh sage
    Fried sage leaves, optional garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Turkey Meatballs: Combine breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, sage, parsley, Italian seasoning, parmesan, egg, and turkey. Form into meatballs and chill.
  2. Cook Turkey Meatballs: Sear meatballs in a skillet until cooked through.
  3. Make Pumpkin Sage Sauce: Saute onion, garlic, and seasoning. Add pumpkin, stock, cream, and sage. Simmer, then add meatballs.
  4. Serve: Top with fried sage leaves and serve over pasta or mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Opt for organic dark meat turkey for juicier meatballs
  • Choose pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
  • You can bake the meatballs instead of frying
  • Quick fried sage leaves make a tasty garnish
  • Serve over gnocchi, pasta, or mashed potatoes

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