Mediterranean Kebab Wrap with Cilantro Tabbouleh
Courtesy of epicurious 6 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 30 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| For the Kebabs: |
| 1 lb. ground turkey |
| 1 bunch parsley, chopped |
| 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped |
| 1 medium sweet onion, peeled and finely chopped |
| 1 tsp. black pepper |
| 2 tsp. allspice |
| 1/2 tsp. cinnamon |
| 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg |
| 1/4 tsp. cloves |
| 1 1/2 tsp. salt |
| 1 minced garlic clove |
| olive oil |
| Garnish: whole-wheat pita, lettuce, |
| tomato, hummus |
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| For the Cilantro Tabbouleh: |
| 1/2 c. coarse bulgur |
| 2 bunches cilantro |
| 5 medium scallions, sliced |
| 4 tomatoes, seeded and diced |
| juice of 4 fresh lemons |
| 1/4 c. and 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil |
| 1 tsp. dried mint |
| 2 Tbsp. pine nuts |
| salt and black pepper to taste |
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| For the Refreshing Cucumber Salad: |
| 16 oz. low-fat plain Greek yogurt |
| 1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded |
| 1 Tbsp. dried mint |
| 4 minced garlic cloves |
| juice of 3 fresh lemons |
| salt to taste |
Directions:
1. To make the Mediterranean Kebab Wraps: In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, parsley, cilantro, and onion. In separate bowl, mix the spices and garlic. Add to the turkey and mix well.
2. Form the kebabs by hand. Each should be about 4 inches long and about 11/2 to 2 inches wide. Place on lightly greased tray. Lightly brush the kebabs with olive oil. Place in preheated broiler on low (or grill) and cook for 15 minutes, flip them over, and cook an additional 15 minutes. Place in pita-wrap with lettuce, tomatoes, and hummus.
3. To make the Cilantro Tabbouleh: In a large pot bring 1 1/2 c. water and pinch of salt to boil over moderate heat. Add the bulgur, stir, remove from heat, and let cool. Add cilantro, scallions, tomatoes, lemon juice, 1/4 c. olive oil, and mint to bulgur and stir.
4. In a small sauté pan over moderate heat, warm the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the pine nuts and toast until lightly brown, about 2 minutes. Let cool, then toss into salad. Season with salt and pepper.
5. To make Refreshing Cucumber Salad: In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients and mix thoroughly. Chill before serving.
From The 2014 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Cookbook Recipe Provided by Kinnan Hammond-Dowie, Age 12
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Nutrition:
Calories: 318; Total Fat: 20g; Total Carbs: 21g; Protein: 19g;