Teriyaki Pineapple Meatballs

Name: Teriyaki Pineapple Meatballs
Cuisine: Asian
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

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

Whisk pineapple juice, water, cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil together until cornstarch is dissolved; set aside.
Combine turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, green onion, chili garlic sauce, ginger and salt in a mixing bowl; mix thoroughly.
Shape mixture into 1-inch wide meatballs using a spoon. Place on parchment paper lined tray or baking sheet.
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add meatballs to pan and gently brown on all sides
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.
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.