Walnut Meatballs With Apricot Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Walnut Meatballs With Apricot Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SAUCE; 3/4 cup apricot preserves; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice); 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed; 2 tablespoons onions, grated; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon oregano, fresh finely chopped; 1 dash hot pepper sauce (like tobasco); MEATBALLS; 4 cups rice, cooked (white or brown); 4 eggs; 1 1/4 cups soda crackers, crushed about 36 crackers; 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 3/4 cup walnuts, ground; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons parsley, fresh minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons sage, ground; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

SAUCE
3/4 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons onions, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano, fresh finely chopped
1 dash hot pepper sauce (like tobasco)
MEATBALLS
4 cups rice, cooked (white or brown)
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups soda crackers, crushed about 36 crackers
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup walnuts, ground
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons parsley, fresh minced
1 1/2 teaspoons sage, ground
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Bring all sauce ingredients to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Cool.
3
Lightly spray a 13x9 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
4
Gently combine all meatball ingredients by hand in a large bowl.
5
Shape into 24 (1 1/2 inch) meatballs and place in prepared baking dish.
6
Pour sauce over meatballs.
7
Bake 30 minutes or until meatballs are firm and sauce is bubbling all over and slightly thickened.
8
If you want to serve over rice, you will need to double the sauce ingredients.

1332

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SAUCE, 3/4 cup apricot preserves, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), 1/2 cup ketchup, and more.

Yes, Walnut Meatballs With Apricot Barbecue Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Walnut Meatballs With Apricot Barbecue Sauce

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