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Healthy Kids Pork Kebabs Recipe

               
Pork Kebabs
Juicy pork loin pieces are skewered along with bell peppers, onions and a host of fresh herbs in this healthy kebab recipe. These colorful kebabs make an easy high-protein, low-carb dinner.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 lbs pork loin, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 bell peppers, sliced into 1 1/2 inch-wide pieces (assorted colors)
1 large red onion, sliced into 1 1/2 inch-wide pieces
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Directions
Step 1

In a large glass bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, garlic, dill and red-pepper flakes. Add the pork and marinate, refrigerated, for 4 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Thread pork, bell pepper and red onion pieces on metal or soaked wooden skewers. Brush the remaining marinade over skewers.

Step 3

Grill over high heat for 3 minutes per side, or until charred and cooked through.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 205
Make this for: Heart Healthy Gluten Free
Dietary Review:
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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 2 kebabs
Per serving:
calories:205
total fat:9g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:62mg
sodium:249mg
total carb:5g
fibers:1g
proteins:25g

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About This Healthy Recipe

If you’re looking for a healthy pork recipe that’s big on taste, fun to eat and easy to make, give this pork kebabs recipe a try. These flavorful kebabs combine a mix of marinated lean pork loin along with colorful peppers and onions for a high-protein, low-carb meal that will please everyone in the family, including kids and adults alike. This heart-healthy dinner is low fat (2g of saturated fat) and low sodium (less than 250mg of sodium). At just over 200 calories, these grilled kabobs are also a welcome addition to a healthy eating plan if you’re trying to lose weight. And with only 5g of carbs per serving, they can fit into a diabetic-friendly meal plan, too. Pork kebabs are also a great meal option if you follow a gluten-free diet. The healthy kebabs pair well with brown rice or other whole grains, or you can enjoy them alongside a nutrient-packed green salad.

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Healthy Kids Pork Kebabs Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 lbs pork loin, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 bell peppers, sliced into 1 1/2 inch-wide pieces (assorted colors)
1 large red onion, sliced into 1 1/2 inch-wide pieces
Directions
Step 1

In a large glass bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, garlic, dill and red-pepper flakes. Add the pork and marinate, refrigerated, for 4 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Thread pork, bell pepper and red onion pieces on metal or soaked wooden skewers. Brush the remaining marinade over skewers.

Step 3

Grill over high heat for 3 minutes per side, or until charred and cooked through.

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