Skillet Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Curry Sauce: 1 Pan Wow
Create a flavorful and comforting meal with these Skillet Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Curry Sauce. This recipe combines tender turkey meatballs with a rich, aromatic pumpkin curry sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add pumpkin puree, coconut milk, curry powder, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer. Return the meatballs to the skillet and cook in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce for a little heat.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- This dish pairs well with rice or naan bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg