Heart-Healthy Sweet and Spicy Little Smokies
Indulge guilt-free in the bold flavors of Heart-Healthy Sweet and Spicy Little Smokies, a mouthwatering twist on the classic cocktail appetizer. This recipe swaps traditional high-sodium sausages for low-sodium turkey cocktail sausages and uses a homemade sauce brimming with wholesome ingredients like no-sugar-added ketchup, pure maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar. Balanced with fragrant spices—garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a hint of red pepper flakes—this dish offers just the right mix of sweet heat without overwhelming your palate. Ready in just 25 minutes, these smokies are simmered to perfection, ensuring they're tender and coated in a thick, flavorful glaze. Perfect for entertaining or a heart-healthy snack, serve them with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or green onions for a pop of color and freshness that ties the dish together beautifully. Healthy, easy, and absolutely irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Low-sodium turkey cocktail sausages
- 0.5 cup No-sugar-added ketchup
- 2 tbsp Pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Ground ginger
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos), garlic powder, ground ginger, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and water.
Whisk the ingredients together over medium heat until they are fully combined and the sauce begins to simmer, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the low-sodium turkey cocktail sausages to the saucepan and stir to coat them evenly in the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Let the sausages simmer in the sauce for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and coating.
Once the sausages are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Transfer the Sweet and Spicy Little Smokies to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or green onions if desired for added freshness.
Serve hot and enjoy your heart-healthy, flavorful snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.9 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 243 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 3955 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 82.6 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1142 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
