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Veggie Balls in Barbecue Sauce

 
Ingredients:
  • 10 oz Refrigerated Pizza Crust
  • 2 3/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Dried lentils, rinse
  • 1 cup Uncooked instant rice
  • 1/4 cup Finely chopped onion
  • 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Plain Bread Crumbs
  • 1/3 cup Fat-free egg product, thaw
  • 1 1/3 cup Barbecue sauce
Directions:
  1. Prep Time: 55 minutes
  2. In medium saucepan, combine water and lentils. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add rice, onion, Italian seasoning and salt; mix well. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and lentils and rice are tender, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove saucepan from heat; uncover and let stand 10 minutes.
  5. Stir bread crumbs, egg product and 2 tablespoons of the barbecue sauce into lentil mixture, mashing mixture slightly while mixing. With wet heands, shape into 36 (1-inch) balls.
  6. Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add veggie balls; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until browned on all sides, turning frequently with 2 spoons.
  7. Reduce heat to medium; pour remaining barbecue sauce over veggie balls. Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.
  8. servings
  9. TIP: To make ahead, prepare veggie balls in sauce as directed above. Place in covered container; refrigerate. To reheat, place in microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.