You need to make these Hawaiian Turkey Meatballs this week.
They are healthy.
They are easy.
And they taste amazing!
These Hawaiian Turkey Meatballs work great as appetizers speared with toothpicks and a pineapple (I've made them for many baby and wedding showers over the years and think they will work great for future graduation/promotion parties too) or served over rice with steamed vegetables.
Just a few ingredients combined together, scoop them into balls and pop them in the oven for a quick bake.
Luau Time? Luau-themed celebrations seem to be a perfect way to kick-off summer. I've compiled a list of Luau party ideas on my Pinterest page for more inspiration and think that these Hawaiian Meatballs should kick start your gathering whether you are having a backyard dinner for 4 or a party for 20!
Aloha!
Hawaiian Turkey Meatballs
Adapted slightly from a Pampered Chef recipe
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh ground turkey (or ground chicken)
1/2 cup Panko (or dry bread crumbs, or crushed Saltine crackers)
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
1/2 cup red or green bell peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped (I keep a peeled, ginger root in my freezer so that I always have "fresh ginger" on hand, then I shave it or grate it as needed for recipes such as this one)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
16 ounces pineapple chunks and their juice, reserve 1/4 cup of the pineapple juice for meatballs
1 cup teriyaki sauce (We love Yoshida's Hawaiian sauce for this recipe.)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine 1/4 cup of pineapple juice, bell pepper, ginger root, turkey, green onion, Panko crumbs and salt. Mix.
2. Scoop meat mixture into balls the size of golf balls and place in a 13" x 9" baking pan. Pour pineapple chunks in amongst meatballs and cover with teriyaki sauce. Mix to lightly coat.
3. Bake 30 minutes.
Note: By the way, have you ever tried the Trader Joe's brown rice that comes in the freezer section? It takes minutes to have tasty brown rice cooked to perfection on the table. Love healthy deliciousness in minutes when I am in a pinch!
