POLYNESIAN MEATBALLS

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Something different ! Pineapple, ground chicken or turkey, spice and orange marmalade ~ over rice !!!!! Got this recipe from a magazine advertising Minute rice and Dole crushed pineapple ~ had to try!

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can(s) (20 oz. dole) crushed pineapple, divided
1 pkg (20 oz) ground turkey or chicken
2 c minute brown rice , uncooked
3/4 c green onions, thinly sliced and divided
1/2 c teriyaki sauce, divided
1 egg (lightly beaten)
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
2 Tbsp orange marmalade

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Drain 1/2 cup crushed pineapple for meatballs. Reserve remaining pineapple and juice for the sauce. Combine ground turkey or chicken, rice, 1/2 cup pineapple, 1/2 green onions, 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, egg, ginger and nutmeg in large bowl. Mix well.
  • 2. Scoop mixture and gently roll into desired meatball size, place meatballs on alumiun foil-lined baking sheet with sides. Bake 25-30 minutes or until meatballs are done.
  • 3. While meatballs are baking to make sauce: Combine remaining pineapple and juice, remaining 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce and the 2 tablespoons of orange marmalade in medium saucepan, heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup green onions.
  • 4. Top cooked meatballs with sauce, Serve over hot cooked rice with additional green onions and garnish with pineapple chunks, if desired Serves 6-8

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