Pumpkin Turkey Meatballs with Sage

Tender pumpkin turkey meatballs seasoned with sage and Parmesan, baked until golden and safely cooked in about 35 minutes.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
• 0.333 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp dried sage
• 0.333 cup parmesan cheese
• 0.75 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp olive oil

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. (about 5 min) — 400°F
2. Combine the ground turkey, pumpkin puree, breadcrumbs, egg, sage, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently until just combined. (about 3 min)
3. Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs, about 1½ inches each, and arrange them on the baking sheet. (about 7 min)
4. Bake until browned and the centers reach 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 18 to 22 minutes. (about 20 min) — 400°F
5. Rest the meatballs for 3 minutes before serving. (about 3 min)