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Grilled Pineapple and Pepper Meatballs Skewers

A fun dinner idea for the grill to combine some sweet pineapple and savoury turkey and peppers. Make them ahead in the morning for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/3 cup Whole Wheat Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp mint fresh, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 small Pineapple peeled and cored
  • 1 large Bell Pepper cut in chunks
  • 1 Red onion cut in chunks
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Thai Chili Sauce, low sodium

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine turkey, breadcrumbs, garlic, mint, salt and pepper. Shape into 18 meatballs. Skewers meatballs alternating with pineapple, pepper and onion chunks on 6 soaked or metal skewers.
  • Place skewers on greased grill over medium heat and grill for about 8 minutes, turn over and grill 5 minutes until lightly charred and meatballs are no longer pink inside. Brush lightly with Thai chili sauce and grill for 2 minutes.
  • Remove to platter and serve with any remaining sauce for dipping.
  • Peanut Sauce Option: Substitute peanut sauce for Thai Chili Sauce.
Estimated Cost Per Serving:
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Pineapple and Pepper Meatballs Skewers
Per
 
282 g
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
30
g
10
%
Fibre
 
2
g
8
%
Sugars
 
19
g
21
%
Protein
 
19
g
38
%
Cholesterol
 
35
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
240
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
230
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
20
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1.1
mg
6
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot

Tips & Notes

Recipe developed by Half Your Plate friend Emily Richards