Light Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Rice

Sweet and sour is a flavor combination everyone loves. The meatballs also make a wonderful appetizer. Simply skip the rice.

Difficulty: Easy

Hands-on: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves: 6

 

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion, peeled and chopped

3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and chopped

2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

½ tsp. salt

⅛ tsp. ground white pepper

1 can (20 oz.) pineapple tidbits

½ cup orange juice

2 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce

⅓ cup apple cider vinegar

¼ cup sugar

27 frozen meatballs, baked

4 cups hot, cooked white rice

 

Directions

Step 1 - In large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 4 minutes. Add bell peppers; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with flour, salt, and pepper; cook until bubbly, about 3 minutes.

 

Step 2 - Add pineapple tidbits with liquid, orange juice, soy sauce, cider vinegar, and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 5 minutes.

 

Step 3 - Add meatballs to sauce and stir gently. Bring back to a simmer; simmer for 10 minutes or until meatballs are hot. Serve immediately over rice.