Turkey Kebabs with Mango Pineapple Salsa Recipe
A healthy poultry main dish with exotic flair, Turkey Kebabs (or kabobs) is a great way to incorporate veggies and fruits with a smaller amount of meat. A bed of brown rice makes a perfect accompaniment. I would make this recipe in a heartbeat to taste the fruity salsa again - it makes this meal irresistible! Beef, lamb or chicken work too, but the lean turkey tenderloin beats them all for calorie and fat gram count. Recipe from Prevention Magazine’s “The Sugar Solution Cookbook.” I followed the cookbook version exactly and there’s not a thing I’d change.
Ingredients
- TURKEY & MARINADE:
- 1 1/2 pounds turkey tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- SALSA:
- 1 large mango, peeled, pitted and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh or canned pineapple
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- KEBAB VEGETABLES:
- 2 large red onions, cut into 6 wedges each
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 12 1-inch pieces (I added a green one too)
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into 12 slices
Directions
- MARINADE:
- Whisk together orange peel & juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic and pepper. Place turkey in zip type bag and pour marinade over it. Seal and turn to coat well. Marinate for 1 hour (or longer in fridge.)
- SALSA:
- In medium bowl combine mango, pineapple, onion, chile pepper, vinegar, mint and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to mix; set aside.
- KEBABS:
- Coat a grill rack with cooking spray; preheat. Remove turkey from marinade and set marinade aside. Thread turkey, onion, bell pepper and zucchini alternately on skewers.
- Grill kebabs, turning frequently and brushing with remaining marinade for 12 to 15 minutes or until juices run clear. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and serve along with the salsa.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 193g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 107 | |
| Calories from Fat 11 | 10% |
| Total Fat 1.21g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.35g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium 539mg | 22% |
| Potassium 387mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 16.22g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 12.08g | 8% |
| Protein 8.56g | 14% |
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Reviews
September 12, 2014
Looks involved, but very good, and of course nutritious with the lean poultry and many different veggies and fruit. I'll give it a try no doubt.
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