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Rosemary Turkey Skewers

Servings

4

Serving size

4 ounces turkey
COOKING TIME
30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied or divided by 2. Once cooked, this recipe makes great leftovers. You can also prep the skewers and put them in the marinade in the refrigerator up to 48 hours in advance. Note that cooking time does not include marinating time.

Serve with Wild Rice or Holiday Gravy or Brown and Wild Rice or Cranberry Glaze or Wild Rice with Cranberries

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Serve with Sauteed Spinach or Roasted Acorn Squash or Parmesan Squash. or Lemon Butter Brussels Sprouts or Yellow Squash and Onions or Minted Carrots

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Rosemary Turkey Skewers

Ingredients

1 lbs Boneless, Skinless Turkey Breast
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
2 Tbsp. Rosemary, fresh
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 to taste Black pepper
1 spray Spray olive oil

Instructions

You will need 8 skewers for this recipe.

Slice the turkey into 16 strips.

Place the strips onto wooden skewers. Each skewer should have two strips.

Place the turkey skewers in a ziplock bag. Add the olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper. Mix together well, close and place the bag in the refrigerator overnight.

When ready to serve, heat a griddle to medium-high. Spray with olive oil and add the skewers.

Cook for about 5 minutes and turn. Cook for a total of 15 - 20 minutes.

Serve.

Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.

Brown and Wild Rice

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown and the wild rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very…

Wild Rice

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the wild rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 40 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…

Wild Rice and Mushrooms

Place the water in a small saucepan over high heat. When the water boils, add the wild rice and salt. Stir, then reduce the heat until the water is simmering. Partially cover the pan and simmer the rice for 45 minutes. After the rice has been cooking for 30 minutes,…

Wild Rice with Cranberries

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the wild rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 40 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…

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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.

Cranberry Glaze

Place the cranberries and water in a small sauce pan over high heat. Place the rosemary in a tea ball or strainer and then place that in the pan. When the water begins to boil reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat…

Creamed Spinach

Place the spinach in a strainer and press with a rubber spatula or spoon until all excess water is removed. Place the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook about 5 minutes until softened. Add the spinach and cook for about 2 minutes.…

Minted Carrots

Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. When the water is at a shiver (almost boiling) add the carrots. Cook them for about 5 – 7 minutes, then remove them from the pan to a strainer or a paper towel. Heat the olive oil and butter…

Parmesan Squash

Place the water in a medium pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Cut about 1/4 inch from the stem end of the squash and then slice lengthwise. Place the four halves in the steamer and steam until slightly tender. Remove the steamed…

Sauteed Spinach

Heat oil over high heat in a large non-stick skillet. Add sesame seeds and cook for about two minutes, stirring continuously so that they do not burn. Add the spinach and cook quickly over high heat, tossing frequently. As it begins to wilt, add the sherry, honey and nutmeg. Cook…

Spinach Garlic Goodenough

Place the garlic in a small bowl and mash with a fork until smooth. Add 1 tsp olive oil, honey, salt, nutmeg, and pepper and mix until smooth. Heat a large pan on medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add 1 teaspoon olive oil to the pan along with…

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GERD / Acid Reflux

No specific GERD triggers.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

These skewers are perfect for a weeknight meal. They take about 10 minutes to prep and will keep for about 48 hours marinating in the refrigerator. After that they only take about 15 minutes to cook.

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