
Polynesian Meatballs Sweet and spicy meatballs… with whole-grain brown rice.
Ingredients

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare rice according to package directions.
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Drain 1/2 cup crushed pineapple for meatballs. Reserve remaining pineapple and juice for sauce.
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Combine ground turkey or chicken, cooked rice, 1/2 cup pineapple, 1/2 cup green onions, 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, egg, ginger and nutmeg in large bowl. Mix well.
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Scoop mixture and gently roll into desired meatball size (we suggest about the size of a golf ball); place meatballs on aluminum foil-lined baking sheet with sides. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until meatballs are done.
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While meatballs are baking, to make sauce, combine remaining pineapple and juice, remaining 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce and orange marmalade in medium saucepan; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup green onions.
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Top cooked meatballs with sauce.
Per Serving: 352 calories; protein 21.5g; carbohydrates 46.8g; fat 9.7g; cholesterol 101.9mg; sodium 1032.5mg. If desired, serve meatballs over additional hot cooked rice and sprinkle with additional green onions.