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Pineapple Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs {meal prep}

1/16/18

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Pineapple Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs pack your favorite sweet and savory Asian-inspired flavors into one little bite. This turkey meatball recipe is perfect for party appetizers and delicious for a quick and easy dinner. Plus the video shows you how to use this recipe for meal prep. Pack wholesome lunches for the week, with options for whole grain, gluten-free. It can even be one of your new favorite easy paleo recipes.

Disclaimer: This recipe was developed through a sponsored partnership with Dole Packaged Foods. As always, all opinions are my own.

 

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Turkey Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe

Pineapple Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs are a delicious way to stay on track while customizing to everyone’s tastes and preferences!

These teriyaki meatballs start with a basic mixture of ground turkey and egg. Season the turkey meatballs with ginger, garlic, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of Asian flair. To bind them, you can stick with traditional bread crumbs, or use ground oatmeal (gluten-free, if needed) or almond meal. In a large bowl combine the ingredients, form balls, then bake them in the oven.

While they bake, a simple mixture of pantry ingredients is simmered together to make a sauce that you cook until it is slightly thickened. Again, a couple simple swaps can customize this for everyone. The base can be soy sauce, or you can use tamari if you have a gluten allergy. But there’s also the option of coconut aminos if you are following the paleo diet. And the mixture is thickened with your choice of corn starch or tapioca starch, based on your preference.

Open a can of Dole Canned Pineapple Tidbits in 100% Juice and pour some of that juice into your sauce to help sweeten it up a bit. Then some of the Pineapple Tidbits get mixed in when you add the meatballs. That’s what I love about products from Dole. I can always keep Dole products in my pantry or freezer to have on hand to add to healthy meals and snacks. And since the fruit is packed in 100% juice, I know that I’m adding an ingredient I can feel good about!

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  • Steam some broccoli or sugar snap peas, or any other veggie of your choice. Another option is to take the super easy route of picking up a bag of frozen vegetables (I like to use an Asian blend).
  • Then pack the veggies into containers with your choice of brown rice that you’ve cooked on the stove or in your Instant Pot (or grab these microwaveable pouches), ramen noodles (I like a gluten-free rice ramen I pick up at my local warehouse store), cauliflower rice, or zucchini noodles you’ve made with a spiralizer. Pack four of the same or one of each and you have lunches for the week!
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Baked Turkey Meatballs with Teriyaki Sauce and Dole Pineapple

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Pineapple Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Infuse turkey meatballs with ginger and garlic, bake, and then simmer in an easy homemade teriyaki sauce. By making them yourself, you can adjust the ingredients based on your dietary needs or preferences, making the entire meal whole grain, gluten-free, or paleo. Choose between rice, ramen noodles, cauliflower rice, or zoodles for your sides to pack wholesome lunches to eat all week.

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Pineapple Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Ingredients

For the meatballs

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup almond meal or bread crumbs or ground oats
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced or crushed
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

For the teriyaki sauce and serving

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari or 3/4 cup coconut aminos and omit water
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch or tapioca starch
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup of reserved pineapple juice from a can of Dole Pineapple Tidbits in 100% Pineapple Juice
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced or crushed
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 cup drained Dole Pineapple Tidbits in 100% Pineapple Juice
  • Your choice of rice, ramen noodles, cauliflower rice, or zoodles
  • About 1 pounds broccoli or other vegetables, steamed, or a 12-16 oz. package of frozen vegetables, cooked according to package directions
  • thinly sliced scallions, optional

Instructions

For the meatballs:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly coat a baking sheet with oil or cooking spray
  • Combine the ingredients in a bowl and gently combine with your hands until well mixed.
  • Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls (you'll make about 20) and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until firm and cooked through.

For the teriyaki sauce and serving:

  • In a skillet, whisk soy sauce or tamari, water, and cornstarch or tapioca starch together until smooth.
  • Whisk in the honey, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, garlic, and ginger.
  • Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and continue whisking to desired thickness.
  • Add the meatballs and pineapple, and toss to coat the meatballs in the sauce, and once heated through, remove from the heat.
  • Serve over cooked rice, ramen noodles, cauliflower rice, or zucchini noodles and cooked vegetables, spooning on additional sauce and sprinkling with scallions, if desired.

Notes

Sauce adapted from The Adventure Bite's Easy Teriyaki Sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 5meatballs and sauce | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1973mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 2% | Vitamin C: 8.6% | Calcium: 3.5% | Iron: 11.3%

Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    January 28, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    You know my boys would be all about this!

    Reply
    • Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      January 31, 2018 at 9:25 am

      I think they’ll go crazy for them, Liz!

      Reply
  2. Tanya Schroeder says

    January 26, 2018 at 5:47 pm

    I love anything with pineapples! This is such a great meal for someone who is trying to eat more Paleo!

    Reply
  3. Katie | Good Life Eats says

    January 25, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    My kids love meatballs and I know they would love this if I made it for dinner!

    Reply
  4. Lisa says

    January 25, 2018 at 9:04 am

    This healthy spin on meatballs is a perfect winter meal! My family will devour them!

    Reply
  5. Julianne says

    January 23, 2018 at 11:50 pm

    I’ll admit that I hardly ever made meatballs but they always look so good and I am tempted to try these!

    Reply
    • Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      January 24, 2018 at 12:22 pm

      I hope you’ll give them a try, Julianne. You won’t be disappointed!

      Reply
  6. Suzy says

    January 23, 2018 at 4:22 pm

    Mmmm these turkey meatballs sound amazing! I love the pineapple twist.

    Reply
  7. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    January 22, 2018 at 6:33 pm

    Pineapple and Teryaki is my fav combo! I can’t wait to try these meatballs out for dinner!

    Reply
  8. Kelsey says

    January 22, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    We love meatballs and these are a great twist on a family favorite!

    Reply
  9. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    January 22, 2018 at 3:40 pm

    This is exactly the easy dinner that I need. I believe my teenager will eat ALL the meatballs, so I might have to double it so my husband and I actually get some! Looks fantastic!

    Reply
  10. Julia says

    January 22, 2018 at 11:16 am

    This is such a bright and beautiful dish! I love the pineapple mixed in this. I have to try this out for my family.

    Reply
    • Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      January 24, 2018 at 12:17 pm

      I hope you all love the recipe, Julia!

      Reply
  11. Richard@Pool Sunday says

    January 18, 2018 at 2:41 am

    Oh my you are making me hungry Brianne , my dad and mom will love this kind of meatballs. I am gonna try this looks so summery and spring at the same time . I bet the pineapple really make it taste even better. I pinned this recipe earlier this morning and for my grocery list I wrote down everything to make these! Can’t wait to try them.

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      January 19, 2018 at 11:53 am

      I’m so glad to hear that you will be trying the recipe, Richard. I hope you love the meatballs!

      Reply

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