Veggie Balls in Barbecue Sauce

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Veggie Balls in Barbecue Sauce

 

Recipe By :Pillsbury Fast and Healthy Cooking

Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 3/4 cups water

1/2 cup dried lentils -- sorted, and rinsed

1 cup uncooked instant rice

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup Progresso plain bread crumbs

1/3 cup refigerated or frozen fat-free egg product -- thawed

1 1/3 cups barbecue sauce

 

In medium saucepan, combine water and lentils. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to

medium-low; cover and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add rice, onion, Italian seasoning, and salt; mix well. Return to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until liquid is

absorbed and lentils and rice are tender, stirring occasionally.

Remove saucepan from heat; uncover and let stand 10 minutes.

Stir bread crumbs, egg product, and 2 tablespoons of the barbecue sauce into

lentil mixture, mashing mixture slightly while mixing. With wet hands, shape

into 36 (1-inch) balls.

Spray large non-stick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over

medium-high heat until hot. Add veggie balls; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until

browned on all sides, turning frequently with 2 spoons.

Reduce heat to medium; pour remaining barbecue sauce over veggie balls. Cook 5

minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.

 

Source:

" Nov/Dec 1999 Vol 8, No 6, p. 14 "

 

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Per serving: 33 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (10% calories from fat); 2g

Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 182mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : TIP: To make ahead, prepare veggie balls in sauce as directed above.

Place in covered container; refrigerate. To reheat, place in microwave-safe

bowl; microwave on HIGH until thoroughly heated, stirring occaisonally.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0