Thursday, December 27, 2012

Innocent Sweet and Sour Meatballs




Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:
1 lb. ground turkey
1 cup cooked brown or wild rice
1 small can crushed pineapple (drained)
½ cup red onions diced
2 Tbsp. sodium free soy sauce
1 tsp. ground ginger

For the Sauce:

¾ cup chicken broth
½ cup chili sauce
3 Tbsp.  rice vinegar
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch
½ tsp. ground ginger

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. (360 for higher elevation). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with vegetable oil cooking spray.
Mix all ingredients For the Meatballs very thoroughly in medium mixing bowl. Shape meatballs and place on baking sheet (should make approx. 30 meatballs). Bake for about 25-30 min or until cooked through.  Transfer meatballs to a serving dish and cover to keep warm.

Combine all the For the Sauce ingredients together in a small saucepan and stir constantly until cornstarch is dissolved. Place on stove over medium heat and occasionally stir until mixture starts to boil. Reduce heat to low and stir until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and pour sauce over meatballs. Mix gently to coat all meatballs.
Serve while still warm and use toothpicks to eat with.

Calories: 120 (per 4 meatballs)
Fat: 4 gram
Carbs: 12 grams
Protein: 8 grams


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