Low Fat Sweet and Spicy Little Smokies
Delight your taste buds guilt-free with these Low Fat Sweet and Spicy Little Smokies—perfect for party spreads or a quick appetizer. This recipe transforms classic Little Smokies by using low-fat turkey sausages combined with a vibrant homemade sauce featuring low-sugar ketchup, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and a tantalizing blend of spices like smoked paprika and chili garlic sauce. In just 20 minutes, you'll have juicy cocktail sausages perfectly coated in a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy glaze. The optional kick of red pepper flakes lets you tailor the heat to your preference. Easy to prepare, lower in fat, and packed with flavor, these irresistible bites are ideal for health-conscious snackers or anyone looking for a lighter twist on a crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Low-fat turkey Little Smokies
- 1 cup Low-sugar ketchup
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tsp Chili garlic sauce
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 0.25 tsp Optional: Red pepper flakes (for extra heat)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the low-sugar ketchup, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, chili garlic sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Stir the mixture well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and develops a rich, flavorful aroma.
Add the low-fat turkey Little Smokies to the saucepan and gently mix them into the sauce until they are fully coated.
Reduce the heat to low and let the Little Smokies simmer in the sauce for 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure they heat evenly and the sauce doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
Once the Little Smokies are heated through and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove them from the heat.
Serve immediately as an appetizer with toothpicks or as part of a party spread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1051 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.0 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 243 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 7022 mg | 305% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.2 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.0 g | ||
| Protein | 76.1 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1336 mg | 28% | |
*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.
