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Kangaroo and Vegetable Skewers

Dinner Lunch

A lean meat alternative to your regular BBQ fare

30 mins
7 ingredients
$4.66 / person
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Kangaroo and Vegetable Skewers

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Ingredients

Serves = 4

  • 500g kangaroo steaks

  • 1 tbsp smoky paprika

  • 1 tbsp turmeric

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 large zucchini, chopped into discs

  • 1 x 250g punnet baby/cherry tomatoes

  • 1 red onion, cut into chunks

  • 12 skewers

It’s this easy

  • Heat BBQ grill to a medium heat

  • Cut kangaroo into 2cm chunks

  • In a medium bowl, combine spices and extra virgin olive oil

  • Add kangaroo chunks and mix until evenly coated with the spices

  • On a skewer, alternate between adding a chunk of red onion, a piece of kangaroo, a piece of zucchini, another piece of kangaroo, a tomato, and a final piece of kangaroo

  • Over a medium heat, cook kangaroo, turning regularly until medium

Tweaks

  • Kangaroo meat can go tough when over cooked, we prefer it medium, though cooking times may vary depending on your preferences

  • Pre-soak your skewers in water to avoid burning

  • If you don’t have skewers cook all ingredients over medium heat on a flat grill plate, sandwich press or fry pan

Notes

Nutrition information (per serve):

  • Energy (1105kJ)

  • Protein (30g)

  • Total fat (11.4g)

  • Saturated fat (2.1g)

  • Carbohydrate (7.7g); Starch (1.7g), Sugars (6g), Added sugars (0g), Free sugars (0g)

  • Dietary fibre (5.2g)

  • Sodium (148mg)

  • Calcium (56.5mg)

  • Iron (7.5mg)

Allergies

Contains: FODMAPs.

Why is this good?

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Tomatoes are a rich source of the carotenoid Lycopene. Research has shown that diets rich in lycopene is associated with reduced risk of certain cancers, particularly prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer and cancers of the digestive tract.

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Tomatoes are considered beneficial to Healthier Skin and the high lycopene and beta-carotene content may protect against sunburn.

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Being rich in Folate, onions are vital for a healthy pregnancy and reduces risk of Neural Tube Defects during pregnancy.

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Healthy Gut

Onions are a decent source of fibre. The main fibre in them, fructan are prebiotic fibres which are considered the ‘beneficial gut bacteria’ which can improve colon health and reduce risk of colon cancer.

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Zucchinis are a good source of potassium which can aid in reducing blood pressure and lower risk of heart disease and all-cause mortality.

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Support Immune Function

Zucchini is a good source of vitamin C which is important for growth and development and maintenance of your immune system to help with wound healing and fighting infection.

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Diabetes Friendly

Diabetes friendly

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