PISTACHIO-TURKEY MEATBALLS IN ORANGE SAUCE

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Pistachios and a bright, spicy orange sauce flavored with honey and basil make these mini meatballs a real party favorite. - Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 22

2/3 cup chopped pistachios
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
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 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 zest
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 zest 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Nasir Raza Mallah
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These meatballs are delicious! The pistachio and orange flavors are a perfect combination.


SK Islam Vai
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I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and the orange sauce is always a crowd-pleaser.


Salman Saleem
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These meatballs are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're perfect for a special occasion or a holiday meal.


Saad Shahzad
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these meatballs were surprisingly good. The pistachio and orange flavors really complemented each other.


krishna sims
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These meatballs are a great way to get your kids to eat turkey. They're fun to make and the orange sauce is a delicious way to hide the taste of the turkey.


Ghimeere Santosh
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the pistachios and the orange sauce.


Gilbert Wambua
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I've never had pistachio meatballs before, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were very flavorful and the orange sauce was a perfect complement.


Lupe Kajioka
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover turkey. They're also a healthy and delicious snack or appetizer.


jessica fairley
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the meatballs are always so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Jenny Edochie
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Overall, I thought this dish was okay. It's not something I would make again, but it wasn't bad.


Mindi Jones
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I found the pistachio flavor to be a bit overpowering. I think I would have preferred a more subtle flavor.


Yaziel Perez
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the orange sauce was delicious.


Lazhr Zagab
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The orange sauce is what really makes this dish special. It's tangy and sweet, and it pairs perfectly with the pistachio meatballs.


Aunzala Ali
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I love the idea of using turkey meatballs in this dish. It's a great way to get a healthy and flavorful meal on the table quickly.


Mohamed Ebrahim
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These meatballs were amazing! The pistachio and orange flavors were a perfect combination. I served them over rice and they were a big hit with my family.


Shahzad King
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes, and these pistachio turkey meatballs fit the bill perfectly. They were easy to make and packed with flavor. The orange sauce was a great complement to the meatballs.


Hipolito Badillo
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These pistachio turkey meatballs in orange sauce were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was unique and delicious. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the orange sauce was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this di