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Turkey Sausage and Vegetable Kebabs


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: American
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Occasion: Tailgate, Superbowl
 
Preparation Method: Broil, Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Sausage - Italian
 
Dish Type: Kebab, Barbecue
 







Ingredients
1/3 Cup olive oil
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 Cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 Teaspoon lemon peel or zest, grated
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon ground pepper
1 Pound SWEET OR HOT ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE, cut into 1-1/2-inch diagonal pieces
6 Ounces zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
6 Ounces yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 Large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
 
  1. Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, lemon peel, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add sausage to marinade, stirring to coat; refrigerate several hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  2. Prepare charcoal for grilling or preheat broiler. Alternately thread skewers with vegetables and sausage on four 10-inch metal skewers. Brush all sides with marinade.
  3. Grill or broil kebabs 4 inches from source of heat, turning once, until sausage is no longer pink in the center and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Cover with grill lid or tent with foil. Total cook time: 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Shady Brook Farms

Nutrition Facts
Calories 270  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g
Saturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 80mg
Sodium 850mg
Potassium 633mg
Total Carbohydrate 8g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 3g  
Protein 21g  
Vitamin A 60%
  • Vitamin C 150%
    Calcium 6%
  • Iron 15%
    *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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