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Asian Tuna Meatballs
Makes12 appetizers
Prep Time15 min
cook Time
10 min
Time to Table25 min
Make plenty as you get the kids involved in making this simple, pop-in-your-mouth appetizer that doubles as a meal when served with salad.
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Ingredients
2 cans (85 g each) Clover Leaf Flaked Light Tuna - Tomato & Onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 chopped green onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup (125 mL) cooked rice, cold
2 tbsp (30 mL) fine breadcrumbs
2 tsp (10 mL) soy sauce
½ tsp (2 mL) sesame oil
zest of a lemon
1 tsp (5 mL) finely chopped fresh ginger
salt and pepper to taste
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PREP INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Check the seasoning. Shape into 1 inch (2.5 cm) balls.
- In a lightly oiled non-stick heated skillet, cook the tuna meatballs over medium heat, turning often, until completely browned.
- Serve with plum sauce for dipping.
Tip: For a truly Asian meal, serve with a blend of oriental green salad.
nutrition
| Amount per serving |
% Daily Value |
|
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 | |
| Fat | 2.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Saturated + Trans | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | |
| Sodium | 420 mg | 18% |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g | 3% |
| Fibre | 1 g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2 g | |
| Protein | 10 g | |
| Vitamin A | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 8% | |
| Calcium | 2% | |
| Iron | 10% |
Claims per serving
| Low in Fat | Low in Saturated Fat |
| Trans Fat Free | Source of Vitamin C |
| Source of Iron |
