Teriyaki Pineapple Meatballs

Tasty meatballs with a tropical twist

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Categories Kid Friendly, High Protein, Canned juice, Appetizers, Beverages, Dinner, Entrees, 30 - 60 Mins, Turkey

Ingredients

  • 1 can (6 oz.) DOLE® 100% Pineapple Juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg(s)
  • 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, for serving

Method

  1. Whisk pineapple juice, water, cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil together until cornstarch is dissolved; set aside.
  2. Combine turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, green onion, chili garlic sauce, ginger and salt in a mixing bowl; mix thoroughly.
  3. Shape mixture into 1-inch wide meatballs using a spoon.  Place on parchment paper lined tray or baking sheet.
  4. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.  Add meatballs to pan and gently brown on all sides
  5. Stir reserved sauce once more and pour into pan with meatballs.  Bring to a simmer.  Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 6-8 minutes longer, until sauce has thickened and meatballs are cooked through.
  6. Serve hot alone as an appetizer or over rice garnished with toasted sesame seeds, extra green onion and a side of mixed vegetables for a complete meal.

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