"Pistachios and a bright, spicy orange sauce flavored with honey and basil make these mini-meatballs a real party favorite. — Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota..."
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup chopped pistachios
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2 green onions, finely chopped
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1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon grated orange peel
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1 pound ground turkey
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1 Italian sausage link (4 ounces), casing removed
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SAUCE:
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon California Olive Ranch® Olive Oil
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1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
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1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons white wine
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4 teaspoons cornstarch
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1 cup orange juice
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1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 tablespoon honey
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1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
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1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
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2 tablespoons chopped pistachios