Meatballs with Pineapple Sauce
Region/Country: U.S.
Ingredients:
1 package Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs
1/2 medium red bell pepper
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper
1/2 medium green bell pepper
Sauce:
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained; reserve juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar corn syrup (like Karo)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground ginger
How to prepare this recipe:
In a medium bowl, mix pineapple tidbits, cornstarch and ground ginger; gradually stir in 3/4 cup reserved pineapple juice to make mixture smooth. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add orange juice, lemon juice and brown sugar corn syrup. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, until clear and thickened. Add pineapple mixture and continue to cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 10 minutes. Cut bell pepper halves into 1-inch chunks and add pepper chunks and meatballs to saucepan and simmer 15 minutes more or until hot. Serve on a small plate or in a bowl, with decorative picks or a small fork.
Servings: 4
Preparation Time:
00:15
Total Time: 00:35
Recipe Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 12.1oz/343.8g
Calories per serving: 361.5
Calories from fat: 93
Total fat: 10.5g
Saturated fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 64.5mg
Sodium: 621mg
Carbohydrate: 49.5g
Fiber Carbs: 3g
Sugar Carbs: 30g
Protein: 18g
