Persian Turkey (or Lamb) Kebabs

Persian Turkey Kofta Kebabs
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes

Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 3 kebabs • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 5 pts
Calories: 185.4 • Fat: 8.3 g • Protein: 22.9 g • Carb: 5.1 g • Fiber: 0.8 g • Sugar: 0.3 g
Sodium: 114.5 mg (without the salt)

Ingredients:

20 oz 93% lean ground turkey
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic. minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (I have subbed cilantro for a different, but also great, flavor)
2 tbsp bread crumbs (I skipped; could use oats, but it would be looser)
1/4 tsp allspice (I used about 1 tsp)
1/4 tsp coriander (I used about a tablespoon) 

(I also added ground cumin)
1/4 tsp paprika (I used about a tablespoon)
1/4 tsp chili powder (I used 1-2 tsp)
salt and fresh pepper (to taste)

Directions:

In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, spices, salt and pepper until evenly blended. (I used a food processor for a smoother texture) 

Divide into a heaping 1/4 cup portions so you get 12; roll into log shaped ovals. Place on a cookie sheet and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. If using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes before grilling.

When ready to eat, preheat grill to high heat. Carefully insert the skewer through the formed meat.

Grill for 10 to 15 minutes on indirect heat turning occasionally, until meat is no longer pink.

Serve with yogurt tahini sauce (plain yogurt, tahini, minced garlic, lemon or lime juice, salt, optional honey) or yogurt cucumber sauce.