Vegetarian "Meat" Balls

• 2 Eggs, beaten
• 3 Egg whites, beaten
• 1 small onion, minced
• 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/4 cup reduced sodium saltine crackers, finely crushed
• 3/4 cup ground walnuts
• 3/4 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Apricot BBQ Sauce:

• 3/4 cup 100% apricot spreadable fruit
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. onion, minced
• 1 Tbsp. canola oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano

Directions

In a bowl, combine 1st 7 meatball ingredients. Add crackers, walnuts, and cheese, mixing well. Coat hands with nonstick cooking spray, shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. In a small saucepan, combine all sauce items and bring to a boil. Pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes or till meat thermometer reads 160 degrees, in a 350 degree F oven. Serves: 8

By Terri

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