5 kebab recipes to try this week

On these steaming hot sunny days, escape the heat of the kitchen and do more of your cooking on the grill. Kebabs are a fun and simple way to share a meal. Here are some healthy kebabs recipes to try in this last month of summer.

Steak potato kebabs with creamy cilantro sauce

Enjoy the taste of the southwest with the poblano peppers and creamy sauce blended with cilantro, chile powder, cumin and vinegar. Make sure you partially cook the potatoes in the microwave before grilling so they are done at the same time as the steak and vegetables.

Per serving: 271 calories, 9g fat, 17g carbohydrates, 30g protein, 2g fiber

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Grilled shrimp skewers over white bean salad

Grilled shrimp skewers on a bed of bean salad are the perfect summer meal. To make the salad, toss the beans, tomatoes and celery with a combination of lemon zest, lemon juice and spices.

Per serving: 212 calories, 8g fat, 22g carbohydrates, 17g protein, 8g fiber

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Pesto-pork pinwheels with grilled peaches

To create the pinwheel effect, first cut the pork lengthwise, but make sure it still stays in one piece though. Then pound to an ¼-inch thickness and slice the meat crosswise into 8 slices. Put the pinwheels and peaches on separate skewers.

Per serving: 389 calories, 21g fat, 19g carbohydrates, 30g protein, 3g fiber

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Tofu ratatouille kebabs

It is the lemon-oregano marinade that gives this recipe some pizzazz. These vegetarian kebabs go great with whole-wheat orzo.

Per serving: 252 calories, 19g fat, 14g carbohydrates, 11g protein, 4g fiber

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Chicken kebabs with thai chile-plum glaze

Give the chicken a sweet, caramelized flavor with this Thai chile glaze. If you make extra you can even use the glaze as a dip.

Per serving: 240 calories, 12g fat, 14g carbohydrates, 19g protein, 0g fiber

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