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Dad's Favorite Turkey Kebabs


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: American
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée, Lunch
 
Occasion: Fourth of July, Father's Day
 
Preparation Method: Marinade, Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Tenderloins
 
Dish Type: Kebab, Barbecue
 







Ingredients
3 Ears corn, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 Medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 sweet red bell peppers, seeded & cut into 1-inch cubes
1 Pound TURKEY TENDERLOINS, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 Cup reduced-calorie Italian salad dressing
8 Metal skewers (9-inch)
1/4 to 1/3 Cup additional reduced-calorie Italian salad dressing
 
  1. In a medium saucepan over high heat, blanch corn 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from water and plunge into cold water.
  2. In a large glass bowl, toss corn, zucchini, peppers and turkey with 1/3 cup dressing; cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
  3. Drain turkey and vegetables, discarding marinade. Alternately thread turkey cubes and vegetables on skewers, leaving 1/2-inch space between turkey and vegetables.
  4. On an outdoor grill, about 4 inches from the heat, over direct heat, grill kebabs 18 to 20 minutes, brushing with additional dressing. Turn skewers after first 10 minutes. Grill until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts
Calories 218  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 16%
Cholesterol 70mg
Sodium 381mg
Total Carbohydrate 18g
Protein 30g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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