Lunch or dinner
Pumpkin-Sage Chicken Meatballs
4
35 minutes
A cozy, autumn-inspired dish perfect for Halloween!
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
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1 lb ground chicken
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⅓ cup grated Parmesan
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 egg
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil (plus more for searing)
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½ tsp salt
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp chopped parsley
For the Pumpkin-Sage Sauce
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1 tbsp STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup pumpkin purée
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½ cup chicken broth
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¼ cup cream or half-and-half
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1 tbsp STAR Garlic Wine Vinegar
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1 tbsp butter
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4–6 fresh sage leaves
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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1.
Make the Meatballs: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined and shape into 1-inch balls.
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2.
Sear: Heat STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until golden brown and cooked through (about 8–10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
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3.
Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil and garlic; sauté until fragrant. Stir in pumpkin purée, chicken broth, and cream. Simmer 3–4 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened. Stir in butter and STAR Garlic Wine Vinegar, then add sage leaves. Season to taste.
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4.
Finish: Return meatballs to the pan and spoon sauce over top. Simmer 2 minutes to coat.
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5.
Serve: Serve in roasted mini pumpkins or shallow bowls, garnished with crispy sage and a drizzle of STAR EVOO.
