Sweet & Spicy Chinese Meatballs on Brown Rice

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Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   20 minutes

Cook Time
   10 minute

Ingredients

• 1 package (18 oz.) frozen fully-cooked beef meatballs
• 2 cups uncooked instant long grain brown rice
• 1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks in juice
• 1-1/2 cups prepared medium picante sauce
• 1 cup sugar free apricot preserves
• sliced green onions

Instructions

Microwave meatballs according to package directions.

Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions.

Measure 1/2 cup juice from pineapple and place in large saucepan; reserve remaining juice for other use.

Stir in picante sauce and preserves; bring to a boil. Add meatballs and pineapple chunks. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve over rice. Sprinkle with green onions.