FESTIVE TURKEY MEATBALLS

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Turkey gives a different twist to these slightly sweet and spicy meatballs. For the holidays, I serve them on a tray lined with parsley and garnished with red pepper or pimientos. -Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
SAUCE:
1 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS:
Fresh basil leaves
Fresh cilantro leaves
Fresh mint leaves
Lime wedges

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first 8 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until cooked through and juices run clear, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; whisk over medium heat until heated through. Brush meatballs with 1/4 cup sauce; return to oven for 10 minutes. Serve meatballs with remaining sauce for dipping and, if desired, fresh herbs and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.