Juicy ground turkey meatballs glazed in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. These bite-sized flavor bombs are perfect as appetizers, over rice, or tucked into lettuce wraps for a tasty Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients:
6 slices roman meal bread, toasted
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced 1 egg, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons red chile sauce (optional)
32 (4 inch) skewers
32 pieces pineapple, fresh or canned
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Foil-line one baking sheet.
Break bread slices into pieces; place in blender or food processor. Process until finely ground into crumbs. Remove 3/4 cup, reserve remaining bread crumbs.
Combine turkey, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, green onions, egg, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, pepper and chili sauce in medium bowl. Divide turkey mixture into 36, 1-inch balls; roll in remaining bread crumbs. Place on baking sheet.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until cooked through. Remove from oven. Assemble meatballs and pineapple chunks on skewers.
