Pineapple Stir-Fry with Teriyaki-Glazed Meatballs

Turn up the flavour with this recipe for Pineapple Stir-Fry with Teriyaki-Glazed Meatballs! Start with the Taylor Farms Ginger Garlic Sauté Kit, featuring a vibrant blend of fresh carrots, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, green cabbage, pea pods, and kale, all coated in a ginger garlic teriyaki sauce. While the kit alone makes for a bold, satisfying, Asian-inspired meal, this recipe takes it further with the addition of sweet pineapple rice and hearty turkey-teriyaki meatballs. It’s a bit of extra effort, but totally worth it. Get ready to impress yourself with a dish that tastes like it came straight from your favourite restaurant!

  • Total TIME:
  • 25 minutes

Ingredients

For the Turkey Meatballs (optional, if not using frozen):

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking)

For the Meatball Glaze:

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

For the Stir-Fry Bowls:

  • 1 Taylor Farms Ginger Garlic Sauté Kit
  • 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • Cooked white rice (enough for 2 servings)
  • Sesame seeds, for topping
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and ground ginger for the glaze.
  5. Transfer browned meatballs to a baking dish, brush with glaze, and bake for 10–12 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. Prepare the Taylor Farms Ginger Garlic Sauté Kit according to package instructions.
  7. Note: If using frozen meatballs, cook them as directed on the package, then toss in the glaze before adding to the sautéed veggies.

Pineapple: Your New Savoury Ally

Pineapple’s sweet and tangy flavour can add a fun twist to many savoury and main dishes. Try these creative ways to bring more pineapple into your home cooking:

Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers
Marinate chicken chunks in a pineapple-based marinade with chili and lime, then skewer with fresh pineapple pieces and grill until caramelized. A tasty tropical dish — also great with shrimp!

Pineapple Salsa
Mix diced pineapple with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice to make a refreshing salsa. It’s the perfect topping for grilled fish, chicken, or tacos.

Pineapple Teriyaki Stir-Fry
Use pineapple juice to create a homemade teriyaki sauce and stir-fry your favourite veggies and protein for a sweet, savoury dish.

Hawaiian-Style Pizza
Add ham, bacon, or Canadian bacon along with pineapple chunks to your pizza for a classic Hawaiian-inspired combo.

Pineapple BBQ Chicken
Brush grilled or baked chicken with a pineapple BBQ sauce made from pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, and spices — a feel-good dish perfect for summer cookouts or poolside meals.

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