Pacific Rim Meatballs

16 oz of pineapple chunks in juice, drained, save the juice

1/2 to 2/3 cup of red or green bell pepper, chopped fine.

1 teaspoon fresh ginger chopped or 1/4 teaspoon dried

1 1/2 lb ground turkey

1/2 cup of green onion slices.

2/3 cup of toasted breadcrumbs

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1 cup readymade teriyaki sauce

Preheat oven to 400. In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the pineapple juice, chopped bell pepper, ginger, ground turkey, sliced green onion, breadcrumbs and salt and mix to combine. Shape the mixture into balls and place them in a 9X13 baking dish. Pour the teriyaki sauce over meatballs; mix lightly to coat the meatballs

Bake, uncovered for 30 minutes. Place 1 piece of pineapple on a large toothpick and spear a meatball. Serve on a platter with the sauce poured over.