Donna's Hawaiian Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs and Roasted Sesame Broccoli

Dear Friends, weekends are fun because there is time to actually obtain groceries and make luscious meals!  Saturdays are especially good because a good chunk of time in the kitchen can result in multiple meals for the upcoming week.  These meatballs can be used in a variety of ways like this sweet and sour version that we had last night.  Accompanied by deliciously crunchy sesame roasted broccoli, this will be a meal you will remember!  Best, Donna:

Donna's Hawaiian Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground turkey

1 cup basmati rice, cooked

1 cup finely chopped Baby Bella mushrooms

One 8 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained

2 eggs

3 Tablespoons dry sherry

3 Tablespoons Tamari (or soy) sauce

1 Tablespoon raw sugar dissolved in 1 Tablespoon hot water

2 teaspoons ginger root, grated

2 teaspoons garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste
Sweet & Sour sauce

Method:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Gently mix together all ingredients (except sweet and sour sauce) being careful not to overmix.  (If desired, mix liquid ingredients separately and add to rest of ingredients).  Using small scoop, either scoop free-form onto baking sheets sprayed with cooking oil, or place in sprayed mini-muffin cups.  Bake for 15 minutes.  Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.  Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce over rice, or place in refrigerator until ready to serve.  Makes 54 meatballs.

Serves 8 – 10.

Donna's Roasted Sesame Broccoli

Ingredients:

One bunch broccoli, washed, drained and cut into pieces

2 Tablespoons sesame oil

1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

Method:

Preheat oven to 400° F.  Mix all ingredients in large bowl and place on large cookie sheet sprayed with cooking oil.  Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and toss with spatula.  Return to oven and bake another 10 minutes.  Serve immediately.

Serves 2-3.

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