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8 oz non-fat or low-fat plain yogurt
3 tbsp fresh mint, chopped and divided
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 c zucchini, shredded
1/2 c dry bread crumbs
1 Large egg
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 Large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 pita breads, halved and toasted
Heat broiler or prepare charcoal for grilling.
Combine yogurt and 2 tablespoons mint in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
Combine turkey, shredded zucchini, bread crumbs, egg, remaining mint, cumin, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Mix gently.
Shape into 1-1/2 inch balls.
Thread meatballs alternately with vegetables onto skewers.
Broil or grill 4 inches from heat, basting with oil until browned and cooked through, turning once, about 15 to 20 minutes. The internal temperature should register 165 degrees F.
Serve with yogurt-mint sauce and pita bread.
340 Total Calories
11 g Total Fat
3 g Saturated Fat
90 g Cholesterol
480 mg Sodium
491 mg Potassium
35 g Total Carbohydrates
2 g Dietary Fiber
5 g Sugars
23 g Protein
35 % Daily Protein
90 % Daily Vitamin C
15 % Daily Calcium
15 % Daily Iron