Description
Grilled rice & veggie meat skewers bring Mediterranean flavors to your plate with a perfect blend of smoky proteins and crisp vegetables. Packed with herbs and zesty seasonings, these skewers offer a delightful meal you can easily enjoy with friends or family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef, chicken, or turkey
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Rice and Cooking Fats:
- 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cleanse the rice grains thoroughly under running water, ensuring all starch is removed. Transfer to a simmering pot with liquid, introduce a pinch of seasoning, and cover. Reduce temperature to minimal heat, allowing grains to absorb moisture gently for approximately 15 minutes. After cooking, let the rice rest undisturbed, then delicately separate kernels with a fork.
- Craft the protein mixture by blending ground meat with aromatic ingredients. Incorporate finely minced onion, crushed garlic, warm spices like cumin and smoked paprika, plus ground coriander. Season with salt and cracked pepper, then tenderly shape into compact, elongated morsels ensuring uniform consistency.
- Slice colorful bell peppers, zucchini, and crimson onion into robust chunks. Massage vegetables with fragrant olive oil, then season with mineral salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance natural flavors.
- Construct skewers by artfully threading protein morsels and vegetable pieces alternately, creating a visually appealing and balanced presentation.
- Select cooking method: For outdoor grilling, position skewers over medium-intensity flames, rotating periodically to achieve uniform caramelization and ensure protein is thoroughly cooked. Alternatively, arrange skewers on a lined baking sheet within a preheated oven, transforming ingredients through consistent radiant heat.
- Present skewers elegantly atop prepared rice, creating a vibrant, aromatic culinary composition ready for enjoyment.
Notes
- Rinse rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, ensuring fluffy and separated grains that don’t become sticky or clumpy.
- Select lean ground meat like turkey or chicken for a healthier version, reducing overall fat content while maintaining delicious flavor profile.
- Marinate meat mixture for 30 minutes before assembling skewers to enhance depth of seasoning and tenderness of protein.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 20-30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and potential charring during cooking process.
- For vegetarian option, replace meat with plant-based protein like tofu, tempeh, or seasoned jackfruit crumbles that absorb spices beautifully.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature of meat patties, ensuring they reach safe 160°F (71°C) without overcooking.
- Create uniform meat patties by using an ice cream scoop or measuring spoon for consistent size and even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 693mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg