Lunch Kabobs 3-Ways
Prep: 20 minutes • Makes: 6 kabobs
Chicken Cobb
4 (1-inch) cubes skinless rotisserie chicken breast
4 (1-inch) avocado cubes
2 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 green leaf lettuce leaf, torn into 4 pieces
1slice fully cooked bacon, cut crosswise into 4 pieces
1 refrigerated hard-cooked egg, cut lengthwise in half
2 (9-3/4-inch) wooden skewers, ends trimmed with kitchen scissors
2 tablespoons ranch dressing, for dipping
Pepperoni Pizza
6 pepper Jack cheese cubes
6 (1-inch) pieces pita bread
3 cherry tomatoes, halved
3 fresh basil leaves, cut lengthwise in half
2 (9-3/4-inch) wooden skewers, ends trimmed with kitchen scissors
3 tablespoons marinara sauce, for dipping
Turkey Burger
4 mild Cheddar and/or Colby cheese cubes
4 (1-inch) pieces iceberg lettuce
2 cherry tomatoes
2 (1-inch) pieces dill pickles
2 (9-3/4-inch) wooden skewers, ends trimmed with kitchen scissors
2 tablespoons pesto, for dipping
1.For each kabob: Alternately thread half the ingredients, except the egg on the chicken kabobs, onto each skewer in the order listed; end with the egg on chicken kabobs. Serve kabobs with dipping sauces.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (2 Chicken Cobb Kabobs):
372 Calories, 28g Fat (9g Saturated), 240mg Cholesterol,
619mg Sodium, 8g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 21g Protein
Approximate nutritional values per serving (2 Pepperoni Pizza Kabobs):
283 Calories, 16g Fat (7g Saturated), 38mg Cholesterol,
751mg Sodium, 21g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 13g Protein
Approximate nutritional values per serving (2 Turkey Burger Kabobs):
308 Calories, 25g Fat (8g Saturated), 42mg Cholesterol,
894mg Sodium, 8g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 15g Protein
Dietitian’s tips:
> Chicken Cobb: While a great lunch idea for kids, the Cobb Kabob can also double as an awesome party appetizer.
> Pepperoni Pizza: Encourage your children to try new veggies along with some of their favorite foods on this kabob. Try adding bell peppers or mushrooms. Exposure to all different foods is important, even if they don’t try or taste it the first time.
> Turkey Burger: If pesto isn’t something your kids like, pair with the tried-and-true ketchup and mustard.