06-Sweet & Sour Meatballs (Ground Turkey)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 5
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 342.7
  • Total Fat: 7.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 101.5 mg
  • Sodium: 291.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 54.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 21.4 g

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Introduction

This is the "skinny" version of a dish my husband grew up on. He doesn't even notice the small changes I have made that cut back on the fat and sodium. This is the "skinny" version of a dish my husband grew up on. He doesn't even notice the small changes I have made that cut back on the fat and sodium.
Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

    **Meatballs**
    1 lb Turkey, Ground turkey, 93% lean
    1 large Egg
    1/4 cup Milk, nonfat
    1/5 tsp Lea & Perrins, Worcestershire Sauce
    1/2 cup Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain

    **Sauce**
    1/2 cup, packed Brown Sugar
    1 tbsp Corn Starch
    1/3 cup Cider Vinegar
    1 tbsp La Choy Lite Soy Sauce (Low sodium)
    1 Med. Green Bell Pepper, chopped
    1-20oz can Dole Pineapple Chunks in 100% Pineapple juice No Sugar Added





Tips

I normally serve this with brown rice and mixed veggies.


Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Line a large baking dish will aluminum foil and lightly spray with a non-stick cooking spray.

2. Mix together all of the ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl.

3. Roll meatballs and place in baking dish.

4. Bake meatballs for 20-30 minutes; flipping about half way through.

5. Mix cornstarch & brown sugar together and add to a large skillet. Heat until warm.

6. Add apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, green bell peppers, and pineapple chunks to skillet. Heat until slightly boiling.

7. Reduce heat to medium-low and add baked meatballs to skillet.

8. Stir, cover, and let cook for about 10 minutes.

9. Serve with your choice of sides.

Serving Size: Makes 5 servings.