Spicy Ground Turkey Kabobs

Ingredients
• 1 1/4 lb JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Lean Ground Turkey (7% fat)
• 1/2 cup very finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 (12-inch) skewers
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• 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Garnish: Fresh chopped cilantro, mint of Italian parsley, for garnish

1. By Cheryl Forberg, RD
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3. These moist little nuggets are loaded with flavor and so is the addictive sauce. Don't let the list of ingredients intimidate you. This recipe is quick and easy.

Directions
1. For the Kabobs: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the kabob ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix well with a rubber spatula or with clean hands. There will be about 21/2 cups of mixture. Form mixture into balls, directly onto the skewers. Meatballs should be approximately 11/2 inches across with the skewer running through the middle. Leave about 1/2 inch in between each meatball. Place skewers on a nonstick baking sheet. Skewers should be evenly spaced and not touching. Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until no longer pink, juices run clear and meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F; turn meatballs once halfway through cooking. Prepare the sauce while the kabobs are baking.
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3. For the Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
4. Sauce should be the consistency of thick cream.
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6. To Serve: Place one skewer on each plate. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon sauce and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve with a cucumber or tomato salad and hummus. Pass any extra sauce for dipping.
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8. For Leftovers: Try a kabob sandwich. Place 3 meatballs in the pocket of whole wheat pita bread. Top with shredded lettuce, tomato slices and drizzle with yogurt sauce.