Carolina Dreamin' Appetizer Turkey Meatballs
 
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This recipe was the Southeast Region winner in the Southern Peanut Growers' inaugural 'PB My Way' recipe contest.
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Serves: 24 meatballs
Ingredients
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup fig preserves
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1¼ pounds ground turkey
  • 4 green onions, finely chopped (including green tops)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large egg (see post above for egg-free options)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Diced green onion tops or chopped parsley (optional), for serving
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, preserves, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice until smooth. Whisk in the ginger, black and red pepper.
  3. Place approximately half of the peanut butter mixture into a mixing bowl (reserve the remainder for later). Add the turkey, green onions, parsley, egg and salt to the mixing bowl and stir lightly but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well-distributed.
  4. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them 1 inch apart on a lightly greased, rimmed baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and brush the tops of the meatballs with the remaining peanut butter mixture.
  6. Bake for about 5 to 8 minutes more, or until nicely browned.
  7. Arrange on a serving plate and sprinkle with diced green onion tops or parsley, if desired.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/gluten-free-turkey-meatballs-appetizer