Pineapple Turkey Kabobs
Take a mini vacation around the globe! The Caribbean flavor of rum, the Asian flavor of lemongrass, and the pineapple and brown sugar twist so loved in the South Seas blend together to make these delicious appetizers.

Ingredients
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12 ounces turkey breast tenderloin steaks, cut 1/2-inch thick, or boneless turkey breast
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1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
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3 tablespoons rum or unsweetened pineapple juice
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon finely chopped lemongrass or 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges
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3 plums or 2 nectarines, pitted and cut into thick slices
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2 cups fresh or canned pineapple chunks
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Hot cooked rice (optional)
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Thinly sliced sugar snap peas (optional)
Directions
1.
Cut turkey into 1-inch cubes. Place turkey in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, in a small bowl combine the 1/3 cup pineapple juice, the rum or 3 tablespoons pineapple juice, brown sugar, lemongrass, and oil. Pour over turkey; close bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
2.
Drain turkey, reserving marinade. In a small saucepan bring marinade to boiling. Boil gently, uncovered, for 1 minute. Remove from heat. On four 12-inch metal skewers, alternately thread turkey and onion, leaving about a 1/4-inch space between each piece. Alternately thread plums and pineapple onto 4 more skewers.
3.
For a charcoal grill, grill turkey and fruit kabobs on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals until turkey and onion are tender, turkey is no longer pink, and fruit is heated through, turning once and brushing occasionally with marinade during the last half of grilling. (Allow 12 to 14 minutes for turkey and onion and about 5 minutes for fruit.) (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place turkey and fruit kabobs on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.)
4.
To serve, if desired, toss hot cooked rice with snap peas; serve turkey, onion, and fruit with rice. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 235, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 37 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 1%, Vitamin C 34%, Calcium 2%, Iron 8%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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