Turkey Orange Meatballs
Serve up some fun with bite-sized appetizers basted in a tangy citrus sauce.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup whole rolled oats
1 Florida orange, peeled and diced
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 ½ teaspoons coarse salt, divided
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
2 cups 100% Florida orange juice
6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
½ cup tomato paste
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh herbs for garnish, optional
Preparation
In large bowl, combine turkey, oats, orange, egg, Italian seasoning, 1½ teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper; mix well. Roll mixture into walnut-sized balls, making approximately 28 meatballs. Place meatballs in large, nonstick skillet over medium heat; cover and cook, turning occasionally until browned on all sides. Meatballs should be cooked through with no pink remaining in the center.
Whisk together orange juice, vinegar, tomato paste, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add orange juice mixture to cooked meatballs in skillet; continue cooking and stir gently until sauce becomes clear and coats meatballs, about 5 minutes. Serve meatballs on toothpicks garnished with fresh herbs, if desired.