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Greek-Style Turkey Kabobs with Couscous

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 15
  • Servings 2
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Looking for a Greek-Style dinner? Then check out these grilled turkey kabobs with couscous that are ready in 30 minutes.
Updated Dec 3, 2010
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Ingredients

MARINADE

  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

KABOBS

  • 6 oz. turkey tenderloin, cut into six 1-inch cubes
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/2 large green bell pepper
  • 6 fresh whole mushrooms
  • 6 cherry tomatoes

COUSCOUS

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup uncooked couscous

Steps

  • 1
    GRILL DIRECTIONS: In small bowl, combine all marinade ingredients; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Add turkey cubes; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature to marinate while preparing vegetables.
  • 2
    Heat grill. Cut onion into 6 wedges; cut bell pepper into 6 pieces. To prepare kabobs, drain turkey, reserving marinade. Alternately thread 3 pieces turkey, 3 mushrooms, 3 tomatoes, 3 onion wedges and 3 bell pepper pieces on each of two 12 to 14-inch metal skewers.
  • 3
    When ready to grill, place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Brush kabobs with reserved marinade; discard remaining marinade. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning occasionally.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine water, margarine and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork before serving. Serve kabobs over couscous.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    BROILER DIRECTIONS: 1. Prepare kabobs as directed above. Place on broiler pan. Brush kabobs with reserved marinade; discard remaining marinade. 2. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 14 to 18 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning once. 3. Meanwhile, prepare couscous. Serve as directed above.

Nutrition Information

540 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 33g Protein, 81g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
540
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
115mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
81g
27%
Dietary Fiber
7g
28%
Sugars
6g
Protein
33g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
40%
40%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
5 Starch; 5 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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