Vegetarian "Meat" Balls

Ingredients:

• 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 at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Serves: 8

By Terri