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Sweet and Sour Meatball Kabobs
Visually vibrant, delectably delicious, and delightfully healthy, these Sweet and Sour Meatball Kabobs are sure to be a hit!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 kabobs
Calories: 201 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground meat of your choice (pork, chicken, pork, beef, veal or any combination of them)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten free: Use GF breadcrumbs)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- For the kabobs:
- 1 fresh ripe pineapple , cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 large green bell pepper , cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 large red bell pepper , cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 large yellow onions , cut into 1-inch chunks
- For the Sweet & Sour Sauce:
- 2/3 cup low sugar apricot, peach, or orange jam/marmalade
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- To make the sweet & sour sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients, except for the cornstarch, in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened. Set aside until ready to use.
- To make the meatballs, thoroughly combine all the meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl and form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Yields about 24 meatballs.
- Alternately thread six bamboo or metal skewers with the meatballs (4 on each skewer), pineapple and vegetables. Brush with about half of the sweet & sour sauce.Heat the grill to medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with some oil. Grill the kabobs about 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly seared and the meatballs are cooked through.Brush the kabobs with remaining sweet and sour sauce and serve immediately.
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Notes
- These kabobs are a perfect time-saving, make-ahead meal. You can make the sauce and thread the skewers well in advance and then keep both covered and refrigerated until ready to use.
Nutrition Information
Calories
201kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
732mg
(31%)
Potassium
408mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
775IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
42.9mg
(48%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6kabobs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 732mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 408mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 775IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 42.9mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.