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Pumpkin Sage Turkey Meatballs

Savory Pumpkin Sage Turkey Meatballs for Cozy Fall Nights

These Savory Pumpkin Sage Turkey Meatballs deliver comforting autumn flavors, perfect for dinner or as an appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey can be swapped for ground chicken or beef
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree canned or freshly roasted
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Sage chopped
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free options work well
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1 Eggs or vegan egg substitute if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust based on preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper fresh cracked pepper preferred

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, pumpkin puree, chopped sage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Using about two tablespoons of the mixture for each meatball, form uniform-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  5. Serve with marinara sauce or herbed olive oil over pasta.
  6. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These meatballs can be enjoyed in various ways and can be stored easily for later consumption.

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