Saucy Apricot N Spiced Meatballs Recipe

Posted by
Rate It!
Saucy Apricot N Spiced Meatballs
Add your photo!
Count
Calories
Minutes

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil; lightly grease foil. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in egg white, onion, dried apricots, salt, garlic, and chili powder. Add ground pork and ground turkey; mix well.
  4. Shape meat mixture into 24 meatballs.
  5. Place meatballs in the prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until meatballs are done (160°F). Drain meatballs on paper towels, if necessary.
  7. Place meatballs in a 1-1/2-quart slow cooker.
  8. Add Spiced Apricot Sauce; toss gently to coat.
  9. Turn cooker to warm setting or low-heat setting; keep meatballs warm for up to 2 hours.
  10. Makes 12 servings.
  11. ******************************************************
  12. Spiced Apricot Sauce:......................
  13. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup apricot nectar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon ancho chili pepper or chili powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  14. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
  15. Cook and stir for 1 minute more.
  16. Makes about 1/2 cup.
  17. *************************************
  18. Make-Ahead Directions: .....................
  19. Prepare meatballs as directed through Step 2; cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Prepare sauce as directed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To serve, place meatballs in a 1-1/2-quart slow cooker. Add sauce; toss gently to coat. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until heated through. Turn to warm setting or leave on low-heat setting; keep warm for up to 2 hours.
Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 55.36 Kcal (232 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 15.44mg 5%
Sodium 279.94mg 12%
Potassium 175.01mg 4%
Total Carbs 5.68g 2%
Sugars 2.38g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 2%
Protein 5.9g 12%
Vitamin C 6mg 10%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 14.2mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 106.95 Kcal (448 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.93g 2%
Cholesterol 29.83mg 5%
Sodium 540.77mg 12%
Potassium 338.07mg 4%
Total Carbs 10.98g 2%
Sugars 4.6g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 2%
Protein 11.39g 12%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 10%
Iron 0.6mg 2%
Calcium 27.5mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
Search recipes
by ingredients
Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Share Recipe

Get Your Recipe of Health!
Follow RecipeOfHealth on Facebook!
Scroll to top