Turkey Kofta Kebabs
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ¼ cup minced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bunch fresh herbs or parsley I used basil and oregano
- 2 tbsp almond meal if you are not eating Paleo you can do bread crumbs
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp coriander
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika if you can’t find smoked paprika, regular paprika is okay
- ¼ tsp chipotle powder or chili powder
- sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- Bamboo Skewers- soak ahead of time
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes so the flavors can meld together.
- Next, spoon into heaping tablespoon portions (about 1/8th cup size) and roll into little turkey logs or oval shapes.
- Roll all the ovals (I jokingly called them "turkey turds" as I was rolling them) until finished with the meat.
- Now, place two ovals onto each skewer. (presoak the skewers for at least 30 minutes).
- Preheat your grill to medium heat, about 350 degrees.
- Oil the grill grates so the turkey will not stick. Grill the meatballs on each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until nice char marks form. Kebabs are ready to pull off the grill when an internal read thermometer (I recommend the Thermapen) reads 170 degrees.
I served these kebabs with a grilled eggplant to continue the Mediterranean theme.
- These would be great paired with a salad, your favorite veggies- the skys the limit here! What’s your favorite way to do meat on a stick?