WALNUT BALLS

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Most of my family members don't eat meat, so I've made these appetizers for special occasions ever since a friend shared the recipe with me. The moist bites and tangy sauce are always well received. -Bonnie Young, Desert Hot Springs, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups finely crushed reduced-sodium saltine crackers
3/4 cup ground walnuts
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
APRICOT BARBECUE SAUCE:
3/4 cup apricot spreadable fruit
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Stir in the crackers, walnuts and cheese. Coat hands with cooking spray; shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Pour over walnut balls. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.