37 Creative Kabob Recipes

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37 Creative Kabob Recipes2/37 Sausage Squash Kabobs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Expect a crowd to gather around the grill when these flavorful kabobs are cooking. The zesty honey-mustard glaze gives a lovely sheen to the sausage and veggies. —Lisa Malynn Kent, North Richland Hills, Texas. Nutrition Facts: 2 kabobs: 385 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1491mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 3/37 Breakfast Skewers Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings

5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These kabobs are fun, different and delicious, plus they go well with any egg dish. —Bobi Raab, St. Paul, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer: 246 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 4/37 Lemony Shrimp & Tomatoes 3 Reviews Lemony Shrimp & Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 kabobs (1/2 cup sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe for my family because they love grilled shrimp. I love

it because it’s quick, delicious and good for us

it because it’s quick, delicious and good for us. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob with 2 tablespoons sauce: 147 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 475mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 5/37 Sesame Ginger Beef Skewers 2 Reviews Sesame Ginger Beef Skewers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves the flavors of these zippy kabobs. They’re perfect for a laid-back cookout in the backyard. —Jasey

Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs

McBurnett, Rock Springs, Wyoming Nutrition Facts: 2 kabobs: 264 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 1480mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. 6/37 Caprese Skewers 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 12 kabobs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make these as snacks for my family. And because assembly is so easy, the kids often ask to help. —Christine Mitchell, Glendora, California Nutrition Facts: 1

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat

kabob: 44 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat. 7/37 Lime-Rosemary Shrimp Skewers 2 Reviews Lime-Rosemary Shrimp Skewers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had a big bunch of rosemary, so I turned the stems into skewers for grilling shrimp. Serve with rice or couscous and lime wedges. —Leah Lenz, Los Angeles, California Nutrition Facts: 2 rosemary skewers: 103 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 1g

carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 18g protein

carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat. 8/37 Grilled Chicken and Mango Skewers 4 Reviews Grilled Chicken and Mango Skewers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The inspiration for this recipe came from the charbroiled chicken skewers I used to enjoy while strolling along Calle Ocho in Miami on Sunday afternoons. Feel free to garnish them with sesame seeds or spritz them with fresh lime juice. —Wolfgang Hanau, West Palm Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer with 1/2 cup corn mixture:

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat

297 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 9/37 Tacos on a Stick 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Tacos on a Stick Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids like assembling these creative kabobs almost as much as they like devouring them. The whole family is sure to love the sensational southwestern flavor of this twist on the classic beef shish kabobs. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 277 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat. 10/37 Chicken Skewers with Cool Avocado Sauce 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Skewers with Cool Avocado Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 skewers (3/4 cup sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m always looking for lighter recipes to take on tailgate outings—and this one works fabulously for grilling. Just whip up the marinade, add the chicken and take

it along to the pregame festivities

it along to the pregame festivities. —Veronica Callaghan, Glastonbury, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer with about 2 teaspoons sauce: 59 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 11/37 Summer Turkey Kabobs 4 Reviews Summer Turkey Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 kabobs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These kabobs let you enjoy Thanksgiving flavors at any time of the year! We enjoy grilling them in the summer. —Angela Mathews, Fayetteville, New York Nutrition

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch

Facts: 1 kabob: 274 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 720mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 12/37 Italian Meatball Kabobs Test Kitchen Approved Italian Meatball Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 kabobs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When the temperatures are high, and so is your craving for Italian fare, turn to these deliciously different kabobs. A green salad and rustic bread are all you’ll need to complete this summer meal. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen,

Fix them for your next party and watch them disappear

Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 325 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 13/37 Zippy Shrimp Skewers 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Zippy Shrimp Skewers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These flavorful skewers deliver a mouthwatering kick with minimal effort. Fix them for your next party and watch them disappear. —Jalayne Luckett, Marion, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer: 57 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0

fiber), 9g protein

fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat. 14/37 Fruit Skewers 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fruit and Cheese Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 kabobs (1-1/2 cups dip) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It’s easy to make ahead and carry to the ballpark, beach or playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob with 2 tablespoons dip: 147 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat),

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable

22mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 15/37 Chicken Skewers 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Chicken Skewers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chicken skewers with tender chunks of chicken and garden-fresh veggies are easy to assemble and are always a hit at parties. —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer: 244 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable. 16/37 Steak

Coleslaw, spruced up with chopped walnuts, is a great side for the kabobs

Sandwich Kabobs 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Skewers with seasoned steak, bread and veggies are grilled and topped with provolone cheese for a fantastic meal. Coleslaw, spruced up with chopped walnuts, is a great side for the kabobs. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob with 1/2 cup coleslaw: 597 calories, 33g fat (6g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 729mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 5g fiber), 32g protein. 17/37 Spicy Lemon Chicken Kabobs 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Lemon Chicken Kabobs

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I see Meyer lemons in the store, I know it must be spring. I like using them for these easy chicken kabobs, but regular grilled lemons still add the signature smoky tang. —Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 182 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat. 18/37 Grilled Mushrooms 28 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

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