Dinner

Buddha's Jewels (Tofu meatballs) is for Dinner.

Buddha's Jewels (Tofu meatballs) takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Buddha's Jewels (Tofu meatballs) takes 45 minutes to cook.

Buddha's Jewels (Tofu meatballs) makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Buddha's Jewels (Tofu meatballs) are:

Dumplings:
36 ounces firm tofu , mashed
2 tablespoons peanut butter
3 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos
8 scallions , chopped
1 green pepper , diced
1 1/2 cups mushrooms , chopped
1/4 cup water chestnuts , diced

Sauce:
1 1/2 cups juice , see note
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Braggs liquid aminos
1 garlic clove , minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Here is how you make Buddha's Jewels (Tofu meatballs):

-Preheat oven to 375.-In a large bowl mix all dumpling ingredients. Shape into 2 dozen 2-in balls and place on a baking sheet that has been sprayed generously with non-stick cooking spray.-Bake at 375F for 45 minutes or until golden and firm. -Combine all the sauce ingredients except corn starch and cold water in a saucepan. Bring to boil. Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water and then stir in and simmer. Continue to stir until thickened and clear. Pour over dumplings and serve immediately. -Can serve with rice and steamed veggies. -Makes four generous servings (6 meatballs in a serving)NOTES:-For the juice: You can use orange, pineapple, or apple (or a combination) I use straight pineapple juice.-The tofu should be firm or extra firm and water-packed. Silken tofu is too soft for the meatballs to keep their shape.-Braggs Liquid Aminos: can be found at a health food store. Its a "healthy" version of soy sauce and is zero caloriesNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LAURADNYC.

The nutritional information for Buddha's Jewels (Tofu meatballs) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 406.2

• Total Fat: 22.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 70.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 27.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
• Protein: 33.3 g

The dietary needs meet for Buddha's Jewels (Tofu meatballs) is Vegetarian