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.

RECIPE OF THE DAY! SAUCY TOMATOES WITH SPICED MEATBALLS

Easy and fast to prepare, this flavorful meatballs and feta-topped tomatoes is paired with pasta. Meatballs can be covered and refrigerated overnight before cooking. If making ahead, cook meatballs 5 minutes longer than specified. ENJOY!


Makes 4 main-dish servings

Total Time: 35 min

Prep Time: 15 min

280 Calories per serving


Ingredients


1 pound(s) ground beef chuck

2 clove(s) garlic, crushed with press

3 tablespoon(s) packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped, plus additional for garnish

1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin

1 cup(s) finely chopped onion

1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano

Salt

Pepper

1 tablespoon(s) olive oil

2 pint(s) grape tomatoes

2 ounce(s) feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)

pasta


Directions

1.In large bowl, with hands, combine beef, garlic, parsley, cumin, 1/2 cup onion, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until well mixed.

2.With wet hands, shape mixture into 12 small (2-inch-round, 1-inch-high), slightly flattened meatballs.

3.In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high until hot. Add meatballs in single layer. Cook 8 to 9 minutes or until they are browned and instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers 160 degrees Farenheit, turning once. Transfer meatballs to plate.

4.Drain fat from skillet and discard. To same skillet, add remaining 1/2 cup onion; cook on medium-high 1 minute, stirring. Add tomatoes and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until tomatoes soften and some burst, stirring mixture occasionally.

5.To serve, divide meatballs and tomato mixture among serving plates. Sprinkle feta and parsley on top of each. Serve with pasta.

280 Calories per serving