Turkey Kebabs with Cilantro Crema
Feel free to spice up the marinade with a bit of cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes or smoked paprika. Top with the refreshing or fresh and flavourful creamy cilantro drizzle.
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Grilling Time: 10 minutes
Makes 6
Cilantro Crema:1/2 cup (125 mL) 0% plain Greek yogurt1/3 cup (75 mL) mayonnaise1 small clove Ontario Garlic, crushed2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped fresh Ontario Cilantro (Coriander) or Chives Kebabs:750 g bone-in, skin on Ontario Turkey Breast2 tbsp (25 mL) each vegetable oil and fresh lime juice1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) chili powder3/4 tsp (4 mL) each ground cumin, onion powder and dried oregano leaves1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt1 each Ontario Greenhouse Sweet Red and Yellow Pepper1 Ontario Red Onion6 flatbreads (such as naan, tortillas or pita) Cilantro Crema: In medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic and cilantro. Thin with a bit of water if crema is too thick. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Kebabs: Remove skin and trim bone from turkey breast. Cut turkey into large chunks. In large bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, oregano and salt. Add turkey and stir to coat. Set aside. Cut peppers into large chunks. Cut onion into wedges, then chunks. Thread piece of turkey, red and yellow pepper pieces and a few slices of onion onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Repeat until skewer is full, leaving space at ends. Repeat with remaining skewers until ingredients are all used. Place kebabs on greased grill over medium heat. Grill covered, turning once, for about 10 minutes, until instant-read thermometer inserted into centre of turkey reads 165°F (74°C). Remove to platter; cover with foil. Place flatbreads briefly onto grill to warm. Slide meat and vegetables from skewers onto each flatbread, drizzle with Cilantro Crema. Fold over and enjoy. Nutritional Information:1 ServingPROTEIN: 31 gramsFAT: 20 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 37 gramsCALORIES: 455FIBRE: 2 gramsSODIUM: 735 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
