Heart-Healthy Sweet and Spicy Little Smokies
Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Sweet and Spicy Little Smokies, a vibrant twist on a crowd-pleasing classic. Made with low-sodium turkey cocktail sausages and a homemade sauce featuring no-sugar-added ketchup, pure maple syrup, and bold spices like smoked paprika and red pepper flakes, this recipe delivers irresistible flavor while keeping things mindful. Simmered to perfection in just 15 minutes, these sweet and spicy bites strike the perfect balance of tangy, smoky, and subtly fiery. Perfect for game-day snacking, party platters, or an easy appetizer, these lighter Little Smokies are proof that heart-healthy eating can still pack a punch of flavor. Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or green onions for a pop of color!
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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Whisk the ingredients together over medium heat until they are fully combined and the sauce begins to simmer, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the low-sodium turkey cocktail sausages to the saucepan and stir to coat them evenly in the sauce.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Once the sausages are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
Serve hot and enjoy your heart-healthy, flavorful snack!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (661.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 857.9 |
| Total Fat 48.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 243.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3954.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.4g | |
| Protein 82.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 108.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1141.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories