Incredibly versatile, easy to personalize and fun to eat, kabobs are a flavorful mix-and-match food. There are nearly infinite ways to combine proteins, vegetables and marinades to create your picture-perfect kabob. Host a summer barbecue offering a menu of kabobs on the grill! Experiment with the following marinades to make your kabob cookout a knockout!
Marinades: To prepare marinade, combine all ingredients except the oil in a bowl, then slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking to emulsify the marinade.
1. Lager Marinade(protein: chicken, pork): 1 bottle (12 ounces) lager beer, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons Food Club brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon Filippo Berio® olive oil
Makes: about 1-3/4 cups
Approximate nutritional values per 2 tablespoons: 28 Calories, 1g Fat (0g Saturated), 0mg Cholesterol, 70mg Sodium, 3g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 0g Protein
2. Tuscan Marinade (protein: chicken, pork): 4 garlic cloves (crushed with press), 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves, 1 tablespoon anchovy paste, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 1/3 cup Filippo Berio® extra virgin olive oil
Makes: about 1 cup
Approximate nutritional values per 2 tablespoons: 11 Calories, 0g Fat (0g Saturated), 1mg Cholesterol, 254mg Sodium, 1g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 0g Protein
3. Chimichurri Marinade (protein: any) (use a blender or food processor): 4 garlic cloves, 2 green onions (coarsely chopped), 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, 1/4 cup packed fresh Italian parsley leaves, 1/4 cup Food Club white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon oregano leaves, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, 3/4 cup Filippo Berio® extra virgin olive oil
Makes: about 1 cup
Approximate nutritional values per 2 tablespoons: 181 Calories, 21g Fat (3g Saturated), 0mg Cholesterol, 183mg Sodium, 1g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 0g Protein
4. Pineapple-Coconut Marinade (protein: chicken, fish, seafood): 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1/3 cup light coconut milk, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons Food Club 100% pure honey, 2 tablespoons Food Club canola oil
Makes: about 1-1/4 cups
Approximate nutritional values per 2 tablespoons: 50 Calories, 3g Fat (1g Saturated), 0mg Cholesterol, 3mg Sodium, 6g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 0g Protein
5. Orange-Ginger Marinade (protein: chicken, fish, pork, seafood): 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup less sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon packed Food Club light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, 1/4 cup Food Club vegetable oil
Makes: about 1 cup
Approximate nutritional values per 2 tablespoons: 48 Calories, 4g Fat (1g Saturated), 0mg Cholesterol, 154mg Sodium, 3g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 0g Protein