Pistachio-Turkey Meatballs in Orange Sauce Recipe

By nanarose

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 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 peel
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 Italian sausage link (4 ounces), casing removed
• 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 peel
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

Preparation

Step 1

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 peel 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.
Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.