Best Italian Meatball Kabobs Recipes

ITALIAN MEATBALL KABOBS

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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, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 12 kabobs.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread meatballs and vegetables. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and oil., Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink and vegetables are tender, basting frequently with vinegar mixture and turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SWEET & SOUR ITALIAN MEATBALL KABOBS

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A blend of apricot jam, BBQ sauce and Italian seasoning put the sweet and sour in these weeknight-quick meatball kabobs.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

32 (1-inch) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (1 lb.), thawed
1 red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup apricot jam
1/4 cup BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce
1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning

Steps:

Heat grill to medium-high heat.
Thread meatballs, peppers and zucchini alternately onto 8 skewers.
Microwave jam in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 15 sec. Stir in barbecue sauce and Italian seasoning; brush half onto kabobs.
Grill 8 to 10 min. or until meatballs are heated through, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining jam mixture for the last 2 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1010 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g