Vegetable Balls In Barbecue Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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VEGETABLE BALLS IN BARBECUE SAUCE This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Gingham Estate in Fort Worth, Texas in 1992. Ingredients:
2-3/4 cups water |
1/2 cup dried lentils |
1 cup uncooked instant rice |
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion |
1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs |
4 eggs |
1-1/3 cup barbecue sauce |
Directions:
1. In medium saucepan combine water and lentils then bring to boil.
2. Reduce heat to medium low then cover and cook 8 minutes stirring occasionally.
3. Add rice, onion, Italian seasoning and salt and mix well then return to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to medium low then cover and cook 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
5. Remove saucepan from heat then uncover and let stand 10 minutes.
6. Stir breadcrumbs, eggs and 2 tablespoons of the barbecue sauce into lentil mixture.
7. Mash slightly while mixing then with wet hands shape into 36 balls.
8. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray then heat over medium high heat until hot.
9. Add vegetable balls and cook 8 minutes turning frequently with 2 spoons.
10. Reduce heat to medium then pour remaining barbecue sauce over balls and cook 5 minutes.
11. Stir frequently and serve while hot.
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