Jerk Kebabs

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Jerk Kebabs

 

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Taste For Living

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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JERK MARINADE:

3/4 cup fresh lime juice

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

1 habanero or other very hot peppers -- (1 to 2)

OR 2-3 tablespoons hot chili sauce

2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari soy sauce

1 tablespoon orange marmalade

3 green onions -- trimmed & roughly chopped

2 shallots -- roughly chopped

1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil

1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste

1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seed or dried mustard

2 teaspoons grated orange zest

1 teaspoon grated lime zest

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

KEBABS:

1 pound tempeh -- cut into 1 " squares

1 yellow bell pepper -- cut into 1 " squares

1 red bell pepper -- cut into 1 " squares

1 green bell pepper -- cut into 1 " squares

1 chayote squash or zucchini -- cubed

1 large sweet potato -- cubed & cooked in boiling water just

until tender

 

TO MAKE JERK MARINADE:

 

1.Combine marinade ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

 

TO ASSEMBLE KEBABS:

 

1.Pour half of the marinade into a bowl, add tempeh squares and toss to

coat.

Cover and chill for at least 2 hours—the longer you leave the tempeh in

the

marinade, the more flavor it will absorb.

2.Light an outdoor grill. If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in

water for

15 minutes.

3.Thread tempeh and vegetables onto 8 skewers, alternating colors. Brush

vegetables with the remaining marinade.

4.Grill kebabs over a medium-low fire, turning two or three times, until

vegetables

are cooked through, about 10 minutes. (If you prefer, kebabs may be

roasted

in a 350ºF oven for 25 minutes.)

 

Source:

" http://www.tasteforliving.com "

 

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Per serving: 173 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (22% calories from fat); 12g

Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 48mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : Habanero peppers are extremely hot. Be careful when handling them to not

touch your eyes or other sensitive areas.

 

Nutrition Bonus: Everything threaded onto these kebabs is a supernutritious

food, loaded with antioxidants and other disease fighters.

 

Time Saver: Buy a prepared jerk sauce; you'll need about 2 cups (16 fl oz).

 

Make Ahead: The jerk marinade may be prepared in advance and stored in the

refrigerator for up to 10 days.

 

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