Sage Turkey Meatballs: Easy Pumpkin Orzo for Cozy Dinners
These Sage Turkey Meatballs are perfect for cozy dinners, served alongside delicious pumpkin orzo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, sage, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- While meatballs are baking, heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add orzo and toast for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and pumpkin puree, then season with nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Serve meatballs over pumpkin orzo.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute Italian seasoning for sage.
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Sage Turkey Meatballs, Pumpkin Orzo