Honey Mustard Turkey Meatballs (Low Fat) |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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These are great and low-fat too! Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey |
1 egg |
2 tablespoons milk |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
3/4 cup crushed butter flavored cracker (more if needed to hold the mixture together) |
1/2-3/4 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese, finely grated |
3 -4 green onions, finely chopped (or 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped) |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
1 -2 tablespoon dijon mustard (optional) |
2 teaspoons seasoning salt |
black pepper |
1 1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice |
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste) |
1 small green pepper, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons honey |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1/4 teaspoon onion powder |
3 tablespoons dijon mustard |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3. In a bowl mix together turkey, egg, milk, garlic, cracker crumbs, mozza cheese, onion, ginger powder, 1-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (if using) seasoning salt and black pepper.
4. Shape into about 30 meatballs (1-inch each).
5. Place onto prepared baking dish.
6. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until juices run clear.
7. In a saucepan combine pineapple juice, garlic, green pepper, honey, onion powder and cornstarch; mix to combine and bring to a boil, whisking/stirring constantly.
8. Cook and stir for 2 minutes; reduce heat. Add/whisk in 3 tablespoons mustard until smooth.
9. Remove the cooked turkey meatballs from the oven and brush with about 1/2 cup sauce (or more) and return the meatballs to the oven, and cook for another 10 minutes.
10. Serve the remaining sauce on the side.
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