Teriyaki Meatballs with Rice

I felt like doing something new today. I've never made meatballs, and I found this recipe online via The Pampered Chef's website. It sounded quick and easy, and didn't have very many ingredients. And I must say it did turn out well! :)

Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground turkey
1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1 tsp peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger root
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vegetable oil
3/4 cup teriyaki baste and glaze
1 small red or green bell pepper, diced
1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks in juice
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions with tops

Cooked rice

Step 1: Combine turkey, bread crumbs, ginger root, and salt; mix gently but thoroughly
Step 2: Form mixture into 20 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Step 3: Heat oil in skillet over medium heat until hot. Add meatballs and cook, turning frequently, about 5-7 minutes or until meatballs are brown on all sides.
Step 4: Add teriyaki sauce, bell pepper, pineapples and juice; stir gently to coat meatballs evenly.
Step 5: Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 8-10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
Step 6: Sprinkle with green onions.
Step 7: Serve meatballs and sauce over hot cooked rice.

Serves 4

Total time: 40 minutes

Not too bad timing-wise, considering I've never made meatballs before!! And I loved the taste, and the fact that these were turkey meatballs and not beef or something else. I give this 2 thumbs up for being delicious, quick and easy!!

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