Monday, February 13, 2012

Porcupine Meatballs that won't make you porky!

This recipe is kid friendly and fun for them to help you make! Not only are they delicious, they have whole grains and are low fat! Make them even healthier by adding chopped, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and sprinkle with a little cheese because cheese just makes everything better!


Porcupine Meatballs
Ingredients
1 lb of ground chicken or turkey
¼ cup of uncooked brown rice
1 Tbsp of chopped parsley
2 Tbsp’s of finely chopped onions
½ tsp of salt
10 – 12 oz can of tomato sauce
½ cup water
1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce
Pepper to taste

Directions
1.) Combine meat, rice, parsley, onions, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce and mix well. Roll out meatballs (same size so they cook evenly).
2.)Brown the meatballs on all sides in a skillet.
3.)Pour the tomato sauce and water over the meatballs and allow to simmer covered for about 30 minutes.
4.)You will be able to tell they are cooked when the rice is soft and pokes out of the meatballs.

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