apricot turkey kebabs on naan with summer slaw

Recipe by
Amy Freeze
Avon Park, FL

This unconventional sandwich pairs healthier turkey kebabs with bright, low fat slaw and naan bread to make a juicy, messy, can't-stop-eating sandwich.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For apricot turkey kebabs on naan with summer slaw

  • 1 lb
    ground turkey
  • 1/4 c
    chopped purple onion
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp
    dried parsley
  • 1/4 c
    apricot preserves
  • 2 tsp
    sriracha
  • SUMMER SLAW
  • 1 c
    finely shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 c
    chopped purple onion
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped jalapeno
  • 3/4 c
    finely chopped mango
  • 2 tsp
    lime juice
  • 1/4 c
    feta cheese
  • 1 dash
    salt
  • SAUCE
  • 8 oz
    greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped purple onion
  • 1/4 c
    chopped cucumber-no seeds
  • 1 tsp
    lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2
    naan-cut in half to make 4 pieces

How To Make apricot turkey kebabs on naan with summer slaw

  • 1
    In a small bowl, combine apricot preserves and sriracha sauce. Set aside.
  • 2
    In a bowl, combine onion, mango, jalapeno, cabbage, lime juice, feta cheese, and a dash of salt. Set aside.
  • 3
    In a blender, combine yogurt, onion, cucumber, lime juice, salt, and garlic powder. Blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl and set aside while grilling kebabs.
  • 4
    In a bowl, combine turkey, onion, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, parsley, and garlic powder. Using an ice cream scoop, form large meatballs. Put 2 meatballs per skewer and press to slightly flatten. Heat gas grill to 400 degrees or a charcoal grill until coals burn orange. Place turkey skewers on grill. Grill for 3-5 minutes or until lightly charred. Turn kebabs. Brush grilled side with apricot sauce. Grill for an additional 1-2 minutes. Turn and brush with remaining apricot sauce. Remove from heat.
  • 5
    Place naan bread on grill for 30 seconds, just to soften. Cut naan in half to create 4 pieces
  • 6
    To serve… Spoon approximately ¼ c. slaw onto each naan. Place 2 kebabs per naan. Drizzle with yogurt sauce. Using a bamboo skewer, pierce the top of each sandwich to hold together or wrap sandwiches in foil. Serve immediately.

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