Turkey meatballs and zucchini ribbon skewers with a side of sauce on a white plate.

Turkey Meatball & Zucchini Ribbon Skewers

Name: Turkey Meatball & Zucchini Ribbon Skewers
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¼ cup flat leaf parsley; ⅓ cup packed basil; 2 tablespoons chopped chives; 2 cloves garlic; ½ cup red wine vinegar; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey; salt and freshly ground pepper, desired; 1 cup LA VICTORIA® Medium Thick n’ Chunky Salsa or CHI-CHI’S® Medium Thick n’ Chunky Salsa; ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 zucchini, sliced into long, thin ribbons; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Looking for a nutritious, kid-friendly appetizer? These Turkey Meatball & Zucchini Ribbon Skewers are sure to be a hit. Combine lean ground turkey with your favorite chunky salsa, top with homemade chimichurri and cook to 165°F on the grill.

Total Time

45 Minutes

Serving Size

4 Servings

1/4

cup flat leaf parsley

⅓

cup packed basil

tablespoons chopped chives

cloves garlic

1/2

cup red wine vinegar

1/4

cup extra-virgin olive oil

(16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey

salt and freshly ground pepper, desired

cup LA VICTORIA® Medium Thick n’ Chunky Salsa or CHI-CHI’S® Medium Thick n’ Chunky Salsa

1/4

cup plain breadcrumbs

1/4

cup grated Parmesan cheese

large egg, beaten

zucchini, sliced into long, thin ribbons

tablespoons olive oil

Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.

To make chimichurri:

In food processor, combine parsley, basil, chives and garlic. Pulse until finely minced. Add vinegar and olive oil, season with salt and pepper, if desired; pulse to combine. Set aside.

In mixing bowl, combine turkey, salsa, breadcrumbs, cheese and egg; mix well. Roll turkey mixture into 1-ounce meatballs. Thread meatballs onto bamboo skewers, alternating with zucchini ribbons that have been accordion-folded into thirds. For each skewer, use 6 zucchini ribbons (2 at a time) alternating with 2 meatballs. Brush skewers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Heat grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill skewers 10 to 12 minutes, turning often. Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer. Serve skewers with chimichurri sauce.

Calories

370

Protein

27g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fiber

Sugars

Fat

22g

Cholesterol

95mg