HONEY-GINGER TURKEY KABOBS

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Lime juice and fresh pineapple lend an island flair to these fun kabobs, served with well-seasoned rice. I got the recipe from a friend and make it often. -Pam Thomas, Marion, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound turkey breast tenderloins, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into chunks
1 medium lime, cut into wedges
PINEAPPLE RICE:
2-1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup chopped dried pineapple
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add turkey and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the turkey, pineapple, red pepper, red onion and lime wedges; set aside., In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the rice, dried pineapple, butter, lime zest and salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Stir the cilantro, onions and lime juice into the rice. Serve with kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.