Sweet & Spicy “Meat Balls” (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

The intricate flavors of this sweet and spicy dish result in a culinary delight. You can add vegetables of your choice to this dish for a larger crowd or just stick to the straight forward recipe; either way you will love it. Best if served accompanied with a wild rice dish. These meatballs are made from Portabella mushrooms by the brand Franklin Farms available at many major supermarkets in the refrigerated section. I bought these meatball at Waldbaums. You can always go online and see which stores carry it. You will find a picture of the brand below. 

Serves 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 yellow onion, chopped

1 cup tomato sauce

1 teaspoon curry

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon turmeric

2 teaspoons duck sauce

¼ cup orange juice

                                         1 zucchini, sliced into ¼ inch rounds

                                         1 potato, cubed

                                         2 carrots, sliced into ¼ inch rounds

                        1      In a medium saucepan over a medium high flame, heat oil and sauté onion for 7-8 minutes or until translucent.  

                        2      Add the tomato sauce, curry, cumin, turmeric, duck sauce and orange juice to the saucepan and combine well. Cook for 5 minutes.

                        3      Add  zucchini, potato and carrots or any cut up vegetables of your choice and combine well.

                       4      Once boiling, lower heat and simmer covered for 25 minutes.

                       5      Add your meatballs and cook for an additional 12 minutes.