Turkey Zucchini Kebabs

The kebab idea is often said to have had huge impact in global cuisine, starting in the Middle East where initially they were simply grilled meat heavily seasoned. There are two particular varieties which those of us in the West are particularly familiar, being shish kebab and doner kebab.

Shish kebab is by far, the more commonly known term and while we usually see these dishes prepared with the vegetables and meat on the same skewer, they were initially done separately.

Almost every culture has its own take on skewered meat, but one theme connects them all …. whether simple or intricate, kebabs are uncomplicated and easy to cook and offer near instant gratification. I love any excuse to eat zucchini but these turkey slider-inspired skewers take my love to a whole new level.

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Turkey Zucchini Kebabs

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Course

Lunch, Main Dish

Cuisine

Middle Eastern

Keyword

turkey zucchini kebabs

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

Turkey Sliders

• 603 gm lean ground turkey (thigh meat)
• 30 gm Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp EACH cumin, garlic powder & smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp coriander
• salt & pepper

Zucchini & Cheese

• 4-5 small zucchinis, sliced
• 1 bottled ZESTY Italian dressing
• 100 gm smoked cheddar cheese, grated
• Salsa for serving

Course Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine Middle Eastern Keyword turkey zucchini kebabs Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients Turkey Sliders 603 gm lean ground turkey (thigh meat) 30 gm Parmesan cheese, grated 1 egg 1/2 cup onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 tsp EACH cumin, garlic powder & smoked paprika 1/4 tsp coriander salt & pepper Zucchini & Cheese 4-5 small zucchinis, sliced 1 bottled ZESTY Italian dressing 100 gm smoked cheddar cheese, grated Salsa for serving

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Instructions

Zucchini

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with foil paper. Slice zucchini into (18) 1/4-inch slices & place in a bowl. Add Italian dressing & gently toss. Remove from dressing allowing excess to drip off & transfer to the baking sheet, laying the slices in a single layer. Roast for 5 minutes to brown a bit. Remove from oven; drain off any excess moisture.

Turkey Sliders

1. Wipe off dressing from foil paper on baking sheet. Place a wire rack over a foil lined baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
2. In a bowl, combine all of slider ingredients; mix ONLY until just combined. Form into (18) 2-inch patties; place on prepared baking sheet & bake approximately 15 minutes. Remove from oven & set aside until cool enough to handle.

Assembly

1. On 6 soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread turkey sliders & zucchini slices (about 3 each per skewer). Dot with some salsa & sprinkle with grated cheese.
2. Lay on wire rack over the foil lined baking sheet & return to oven to bake until cheese is melted & bubbly. sprinkle with a bit of extra parsley before serving if you wish.

   

Recipe Notes

• If you prefer to make these on your barbecue, that works just as well.