Chinese No-meat Balls

Ingredients

 * 1 pkg (14 ounce) beef-flavored soy crumbles
 * 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 Tbs cornstarch
 * 1 tsp sugar
 * 2 tsp rice vinegar
 * 2 green onions, thinly sliced
 * 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

Directions

 * Mix together the soy crumbles, 2 tsp fresh ginger and 1 clove garlic.


 * Form into 24 balls, 1" in diameter.


 * Brown the balls in a non-stick skillet over moderate heat.


 * Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and vegetable broth.


 * Set aside. 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. * Pour the sauce over the browned meatballs. Serve warm with toothpicks.


 * Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 3 no-meat balls. Per serving: 79 calories, 1 g total fat (0.1 g sat fat), 8 g pro, 9 g carb, 350 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol.


 * Morningstar Ground Meatless, Green Giant Harvest Burgers for Recipes and Lightlife Gimme Lean are a few of the soy crumble choices.