These kabobs are like meatballs with a twist! This recipe is a crowd pleaser in my house. When my 12 year old daughter said, "This is the best meal I've had in a long time!", I knew this would make it to my regular meal rotation. These kabobs can be enjoyed on pita bread, with a salad, with roasted potatoes or even on a hot dog bun with summer side salads! They can be cooked on the BBQ or in the oven. This recipes is so versatile, you've got to give it a try!
Makes 10
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
1 medium size carrot, shredded (approx. 1 cup)
1 small onion, diced small
1 rib celery, diced small
1 kale leaf, minced (approx. 1/2 cup)
2 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped fine
1 tsp each of dried oregano, basil & thyme
2 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp seasoning salt (or table salt)
1/2 cup oat flour*
Instructions
Prepare vegetables and put in a large mixing bowl with the ground turkey.
Add herbs, garlic and oat flour.
Mix ingredients with your hands. I use food safe gloves for easy clean up.
Form into small sausage shapes and slide wooden skewer through middle.
Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Let sit in fridge for 30 minutes (if you have the time)
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
Enjoy with tzatziki sauce.
* To make oat flour, simply pulse whole oats in a high power blender until it becomes the texture of wheat flour. Alternatively, you can buy oat flour.
Recipe by Janine LaForte, RD
REAL LIFE NUTRITION