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Sweet and Sassy Turkey Kebabs

Sweet and Sassy Turkey Kebabs


Yield: 14

Ethnicity: New American
 
Meal Type: Appetizer
 
Occasion: New Year's, Fourth of July, Apres Ski
 
Preparation Method: Broil
 
Product Type: Ground Turkey
 
Dish Type: Kebab
 







Assembly
1-1/4 Pounds GROUND TURKEY BREAST
1/3 Cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 Cup onion, minced
1 Teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 Cup crushed pineapple, well drained
1 red bell pepper, seeded & cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, seeded & cut into 1/2-inch pieces
14 6-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
 
  1. In a medium bowl, combine turkey, bread crumbs, egg, onion, ginger, black pepper and drained pineapple. Mix well.
  2. Shape into 28 meatballs about 1-1/4 inches round. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  3. Thread meatballs on skewers, alternating with red, yellow and green peppers. Place on broiler pan.
 
Glaze
2 Tablespoons butter
1/3 Cup crushed pineapple with juice
1/2 Cup apricot preserves
 
  1. In a small saucepan, warm butter, pineapple and preserves just until preserves melt.
  2. Mix well. Brush sauce over kebabs.
  3. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 15-20 minutes, turning once and basting with sauce.

Recipe Source: Recipe and photo provided by Shady Brook Farms.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 120  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 45mg
Sodium 75mg
Potassium 196mg
Total Carbohydrate 12g
Sugars 8g  
Protein 9g  
Vitamin A 15%
  • Vitamin C 80%
    Calcium 2%
  • Iron 6%
    *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
    One serving contains less than one gram of dietary fiber.




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