Pistachios and a bright, spicy orange sauce flavored with honey and basil make these mini-meatballs a real party favorite. Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
Ingredients for Pistachio-Turkey Meatballs in Orange Sauce Recipe
0.17 cup Chopped pistachios
1/2 Green onions, finely chopped
0.06 cup Dry Bread Crumbs
1/4 Large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon Grated Orange Zest
0.13 teaspoon Salt
0.03 teaspoon Pepper
1/4 pound Ground Turkey
1/4 Italian sausage link , casing removed
As required Sauce
3/4 tablespoon Butter
1/4 tablespoon Olive oil
0.06 cup Finely chopped sweet red pepper
0.03 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tablespoon White wine
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
1/4 cup Orange juice
0.13 cup Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
1/4 tablespoon Honey
0.13 teaspoon Grated Orange Zest
1/4 tablespoon Minced Fresh Basil
1/2 tablespoon Chopped pistachios
Nutrition value
555
calories per serving
27 g Fat40 g Protein34 g Carbs6 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
27g
Protein
40g
Carbs
34g
Fiber
6g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
34g
Protein
40g
Fiber
6g
Fats
Fat
27g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
171mg
Iron
7mg
Vitamin A
83mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
6mg
Vitamin B6
1mg
Vitamin B9
92mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
61mg
Vitamin E
12mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
113mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
528mg
Selenium
40mcg
Zinc
5mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment