Wednesday, September 29, 2010

RECIPE OF THE DAY! MEATBALLS ASIAN FLAIR APPETIZER

Low Carb, Low Sodium, Low Calorie recipe

Asian Meatballs Appetizer Recipe are the perfect snacking food for your next soiree, and this Asian-inspired version made with water chestnuts, ginger and a touch of sherry is not only mouthwatering, but low in sodium and MSG. I love this dish for my dinner party's. Your friends and family will want this recipe. I also added a recipe to make your own, Hot N'Spicy Dipping Sauce. ENJOY!!

Serves: 8

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 15 min to 20 min

125 Calories per serving
Serving Size: 3.7 Oz



Ingredients

4 tsp Mrs. Dash Original Blend

1 lb lean ground beef

8 Oz. can water chestnuts

1/4 cup egg substitute or 1 egg, beaten

1/4 cup dry sherry

1/3 cup chopped onion

1 tsp ground ginger

Hot N'Spicy Dipping Sauce

Directions:

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

2.Drain and finely chop water chestnuts, finely chop green onion.

3.Combine ground beef, water chestnuts, egg substitute or egg, sherry, green onion, Mrs. Dash Original Blend, and ginger in large bowl; mix well.

4.Shape into 32 meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

5.Place meatballs on rack in broiler pan.

6.Bake meatballs 15 to 20 minutes.

7.Prepare dipping sauce as directed in recipe below.

8.Serve meatballs with Hot N'Spicy Dipping Sauce.

125 Calories per serving
Serving Size: 3.7 Oz


Hot N' Spicy Dipping Sauce Recipe Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 10 min

4 tsp Mrs. Dash Original Blend

2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice

3/4 cup ketchup

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

6 Tbsp. cider vinegar

6 Tbsp. dry sherry

3 Tbsp. cornstarch

1/2 tsp ground ginger

Directions:

1.Combine all ingredients in 1-quart saucepan.

2.Bring to a boil; stir constantly until thickened, about 10 minutes.

3.Cool slightly before serving.

105 Calories per serving
Serving Size: 3.1 Oz.

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