Pumpkin and Fresh Sage Balls

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil.
2. Place the olive oil in a hot sauté pan over medium heat and sauté the onion for 8 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and fresh sage to the pan and cook for two additional minutes before removing the pan from the heat.
3. Transfer the onion mixture to a bowl along with the panko, pumpkin puree, lightly beaten egg, salt and pepper; stir well to combine. Form the mixture into 2-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Put the pumpkin and fresh sage balls into the oven and cook for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.