Cuban Meatball Kabobs
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Salsa:
1 cup mild or medium chunky salsa
1 cup peeled, diced ripe mango OR peaches
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
Meatballs:
1 pound lean ground beef
3/4 cup QuakerŽ Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
6 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas, warmed
For salsa, combine all ingredients in medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
For meatballs, combine all ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eighteen 1 1/2-inch meatballs; arrange on six metal skewers.
Broil meatballs 4 to 5 inches from heat source 5 to 8 minutes on each side or until beef is not pink in center and juices show no pink color.
Remove meatballs from skewers; serve with reserved salsa and tortillas.
Makes 6 servings.
Tip: To warm tortillas, stack between microwave-safe paper towels. Microwave on HIGH 15 to 30 seconds or until warm.
Nutritional Information: 1/6 of recipe: Calories 340, Calories from Fat 170, Total Fat 19g, Saturated Fat 7g, Cholesterol 60mg, Sodium 290mg, Total Carbohydrates 28g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Protein 19g, Total Sugars 4g.
Recipe provided Courtesy of The Quaker Oatmeal Company.