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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (14 oz) beef-flavored GimmeLean
  • 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbs cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbs lower-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1-1/2 tsp dark sesame oil
  • 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Mix together the GimmeLean, 2 tsp fresh ginger and 1 clove garlic. Form into 24 balls, 1" in diameter. Brown the balls in a nonstick skillet over moderate heat.
  2. Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and vegetable broth. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, heat 1/2 tsp of the sesame oil over moderate heat. Add the ginger and garlic and cook briefly; do not let them brown. Stir in the vegetable broth mixture and heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Mix in the green onions and remaining 1 tsp sesame oil and remove from heat.
  4. Pour the sauce over the browned meatballs. Serve with toothpicks.

Yield

8 servings. Serving size: 3 n

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • 79 Calories
  • 8g Protein
  • 1g Fat (0.1g Sat. Fat)
  • 9g Carbohydrates
  • 0mg Cholesterol
  • 0.9g Fiber
  • 350mg Sodium

Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1 very lean meat