Meatballs with Ginger & Pineapple

If you're looking for a healthy recipe that will resonate with your children, have a ball with these tender turkey and pork meatballs with a tropical twist. Prepared with pineapple and ginger, they're bursting with flavor. They also make a great opener for any gathering.  

Ingredients
1 lb. ground turkey breast (97% fat-free)
1/2 lb. ground pork tenderloin
1 tbsp. finely minced ginger
2 tbsp. oyster sauce
1 tbsp. lite soy sauce
2 tsp. peanut oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced carrot, peeled
2 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tbsp. pineapple juice concentrate, do not dilute
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch or arrowroot powder
2 tbsp. water
 
Methods/steps

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 
2. Combine the turkey, pork, ginger, oyster sauce and soy sauce in a large bowl and shape into meatballs. 
3. Place the meatballs, in a non-stick baking dish and bake, covered, for 15 minutes. 
4. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. 
5. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the carrots and sauté for 4 minutes. Add the broth and pineapple juice and bring the mixture to a boil. 
6. Lower the heat, add the pineapple juice concentrate and brown sugar, and simmer for 5 minutes. 
7. Mix the cornstarch with the water and add it to the sauce. 
8. Cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. 
9. Uncover the meatballs and add the sauce. 
10. Bake for 10 minutes and serve.