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Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce

Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce
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Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce is a comforting dish that brings the warmth of fall into your kitchen. This delightful recipe features juicy turkey meatballs nestled in a creamy pumpkin sage sauce, creating a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also adaptable—serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside your favorite vegetables. With its rich taste and inviting aroma, you’ll find it hard to resist going back for seconds!

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
  • 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
  • 15 ounce can plus 1 cup organic pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 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, soak breadcrumbs in milk for 2-3 minutes. Add onion, garlic, sage, parsley, Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, and eggs; mix well.
  2. Gently fold in ground turkey with salt and pepper until combined; avoid overmixing.
  3. Shape meatballs using a 2-tablespoon scoop and chill on parchment paper for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown meatballs on all sides (about 10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic in ghee until softened. Stir in pumpkin puree, chicken stock, seasonings; simmer.
  6. Stir in cream and parmesan cheese before returning meatballs to the pan to warm through.

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