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Ingredients
Turkey Skewers with Vegetables
- Ingredients
- 300 grams turkey breasts
- 2 onions
- 2 red Bell pepper
- 2 Tbsps lemon juice
- 4 Tbsps olive oil
- 2 Tbsps chopped thyme
- 2 tsps ground paprika
- salt
- peppers (freshly ground)
- yellow and green Zucchini (per 400 grams)
- 4 Wooden skewers
Cut the turkey into 2 cm (approximately 1 inch) cubes. Peel the onions and cut into 1/8ths. Cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds. Rinse and cut into 2 cm (approximately 1 inch) squares.
Whisk together the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 tablespoon of thyme, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Alternately stick the meat and onions and peppers on the skewers. Place in a baking dish and brush with the marinade.
Rinse the zucchini and cut into small cubes. Heat the remaining oil in a nonstick pan and saute the zucchini while stirring for 8-10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and the remaining thyme.
Bake the turkey skewers in a preheated oven at 200°C (approximately 400°F) for about 15 minutes. Serve while warm with the zucchini on a plate.
Healthy, because
Almost everyone likes courgettes, their slightly nutty taste and pleasant mildness make them versatile and so popular. They also have a lot to offer in terms of health: Minerals such as potassium and magnesium are important for metabolic processes and relaxed muscles and nerves. The green vegetables also score points with blood-forming iron, which is needed for the transport of oxygen in the body.
Even smarter
You can also prepare the turkey skewers on a grill, grilling them all around for about 10 minutes. The vegetables can also be cooked on the grill with the help of a grill pan.