Italian Style Meatball Kabobs
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Italian Style Meatball Kabobs
Description
Italian Style Meatball Kabobs are made by threading Italian-style fresh meatballs and colorful bell peppers along with red onion onto skewers. Cooking takes place in a 400°F oven on a rack to ensure even roasting and allow excess fat to drip away. The meatballs are cooked fully to a safe internal temperature of 185°F and develop a browned exterior while the peppers soften but retain some bite and sweetness. Adding basil pesto just before serving can introduce herbal brightness and additional moisture.
The combination of meat and vegetables on a skewer creates an easy-to-serve, handheld meal that can be enjoyed by itself or alongside simple sides like salads or bread. The distinct colors from the bell peppers also add visual appeal to the finished kabobs.
Using pre-made fresh Italian meatballs simplifies preparation. Monitoring the internal temperature ensures the meat is safely cooked yet juicy. For best results, brush pesto only after baking so it stays fresh and maintains its flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 Italian style meatballs 1 package, Carando Abruzzese fresh
- ½ red bell pepper
- ½ green bell pepper
- ½ yellow bell pepper
- ½ red onion
OPTIONAL
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and add a rack to a baking sheet.
- Begin by adding a meatball to each skewer, followed by each of the vegetables.
- Repeat until skewers are full.
- Place skewers on rack on baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes, before turning and cooking a further 5 minutes.
- Remove and check temperature (needs to be 185).
OPTIONAL
- Brush with basil pesto.
- Serve.
- Devour.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 700IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 59.6mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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