Sweet 'n Spicy Glazed Cocktail Balls
This super fast and easy recipe is perfect for a party. Meatless balls are marinated in a spicy-sweet sauce.
Servings: 12 balls
Ingredients
SAUCE
- 2 tablespoon vegan mayo I used Vegenaise
- 2-3 teaspoon hot sauce something thick, spicy and robust is my preference
- 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon pineapple juice (fresh or from the can)
- optional: a few pinches of cayenne for more heat
OTHERS
- 12 meatless meatballs
- 12 pineapple chunks (canned is fine)
- 12 toothpicks
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over high heat. Add a drizzle of oil. Add the meatless meatballs to the pan. Cook for about ten minutes, or until cooked through and crispy-browned on the outside. Tip: For faster cooking, thaw/warm in the microwave for a minute before placing in the pan.
- Transfer the cooked balls to a small bowl to cool off a bit and rest, while you whip up the sauce.
- Add all sauce ingredients to a small cup and whisk briskly until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into the meatless meatball bowl. Saturate every ball well so that they soak up the sauce. Allow them to sit a minute or so to fully marinate. The sauce sticks a bit better if your balls have cooled a tiny bit from the pan.
- Piece a toothpick with a pineapple chunk, then pierce with a ball. Set on your serving plate. Repeat until all the balls and pineapple chunks are plated.
- Serve right away. Pour the leftover sauce into a small dish for dunking. If making for a party, you may want to make a fresh batch of sauce so you have enough for everyone.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg