Juicy Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Pumpkin Sage Blend

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups panko or fresh bread bits
• 3 tablespoons milk
• ½ cup finely diced onion
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 ½ teaspoons Italian blend herbs
• ½ cup shredded parmesan
• 1 large egg plus 1 yolk
• 1 ½ pounds dark meat ground turkey (93/7 fat ratio)
• 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Olive oil or avocado oil, for coating and cooking
• 2 tablespoons ghee or plain butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 teaspoons Italian blend herbs
• 525g canned organic pumpkin (one 15 ounce can plus 1 cup)
• 1 ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• Crispy sage leaves for topping (if you want)