2008 Saucy Asian Meatballs

By boandozzy

1 meatball equals 32 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 89 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1/2 fat. Originally published as Saucy Asian Meatballs in Light & Tasty October/November 2007, p29

Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Details

Servings 36
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the garlic, ginger and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.

Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

In a large saucepan, combine the vinegar, tomato paste, molasses, pepper sauce and remaining soy sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Add the meatballs; heat through.
Yield: 3 dozen.