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Easy Turkey Meatball Skewers: Best 30-Min Dinner

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Quick, healthy, and delicious turkey meatball skewers with colorful veggies, ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 8–10 cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes if using.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and parsley. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 16-18). Place on a plate or baking sheet.
  4. Cut all vegetables into 1-inch chunks. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Thread meatballs and veggies onto skewers, alternating between meatball, pepper, onion, zucchini, and tomato. Leave space between pieces. Aim for 6-8 skewers total.
  6. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  7. Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F and veggies are tender and charred.
  8. In the last 2 minutes, brush skewers with balsamic glaze and honey mixture if using.
  9. Remove from grill and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers to prevent burning. Don’t overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender. Oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. For best results, use an instant-read thermometer to ensure meatballs reach 165°F.

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