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Savoury Meatballs with Orange and Prune Glaze

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 6
Author: Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground pork, turkey or chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup white onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup quick oats
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp rosemary dried
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ground pepper to taste

Orange Prune Glaze

  • 1 cup California Prunes
  • 1 cup orange juice divided into two 1/2 cup portions
  • 1/4 cup orange zest

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground meat, egg, onion, oats, cumin, garlic powder, rosemary, salt and pepper.
  • Using your hands, roll the meat into balls about 2-3 inches in diameter. Spread them out evenly on the baking sheet.
  • Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes.
  • While the meatballs are baking, in a small saucepan bring the prunes and ½ cup of orange juice to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and allow the mixture to simmer while you stir and mash the prunes. Once some of the liquid has evaporated, bring the temperature back up to high and add in the remaining ½ cup of orange juice. Bring this to a boil and then reduce to a simmer again. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously until the prunes are well incorporated into the liquid and the mixture is thick.
  • Either in the saucepan or a separate bowl, combine the cooked meatballs and the glaze and stir so that each meatball is covered.
  • Serve over a bed of rice and enjoy!

Notes

Here's another recipe you can whip up while incorporating prunes into your diet. Try these No Bake California Prune Power Balls. This bite-sized snack features natural sweetness and a delightful crispy texture for a satisfying energy boost.  California Prunes support bone, heart and digestive health. 
Makes about 24 balls
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup California Prunes
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) almond butter
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) honey
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) rice crisp cereal
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) unsalted, roasted sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) unsweetened, desiccated coconut (approx.)
 
Instructions
  1. Pulse prunes with almond butter and honey in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to bowl. 
  2. Stir in rice crisps and sunflower seeds by hand until well mixed.  
  3. Scoop level tablespoonfuls prune mixture; form into balls and roll in coconut to coat. Repeat until all mixture is used.
  4. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for 1 hour to set or for up to 1 week. 
 
Tips: 
  • Add in a sprinkle of hemp hearts, flax or chia seeds for added nutrition. 
  • For an indulgent twist, stir in 1 tbsp (15 mL) mini chocolate chips. 
  • Power balls can be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw before eating. 
 
Per serving (1 power ball): 70 calories, 3.5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 5 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrates, 1 g fibre, 5 g sugars, 1 g protein. %DV 1% calcium and 2% iron.