PISTACHIO-TURKEY MEATBALLS IN ORANGE SAUCE RECIPE

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 22

2/3 cup chopped pistachios
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
1 Italian sausage link (4 ounces), casing removed
SAUCE:
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon California Olive Ranch® Olive Oil
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons white wine
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add turkey and sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls.
Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake 18-20 minutes or until cooked through.
In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add red pepper and pepper flakes; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until red pepper is tender. Add wine; cook 1 minute longer.
In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch, orange juice, broth, honey and orange peel until blended. Stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in basil and meatballs. Sprinkle with pistachios.
Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.
Originally published as Pistachio-Turkey Meatballs in Orange Sauce in Taste of Home
Nutritional Facts
meatball equals 49 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 66 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.
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