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Abruzzese Meatball Spiedini

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Total Time:
50 mins
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4 Servings

Fire up the grill and cook up “spiedini,” which means “skewers” in Italian. This spiedini recipe translates into a perfect, no-fuss summer m View More expand_more

Fire up the grill and cook up “spiedini,” which means “skewers” in Italian. This spiedini recipe translates into a perfect, no-fuss summer meal—savory, skewered Abruzzese meatballs, tender zucchini, spicy jalapeno, and sweet onion grilled with tangy salsa verde sauce. Once grilled, place the meat and veggies onto warm pita bread, top with shaved Parmesan, open wide and enjoy!

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Abruzzese Meatball Spiedini
alarm
Total Time:
50 mins
school
Skill Level:
Beginner
restaurant_menu
Servings:
4 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageAbruzzese Italian Style Meatballs
  • 1 pack Carando Abruzzese meatballs1 pack
  • 1 cup Flat leaf parsley, chopped rough1 cup
  • 1 Zucchini, sliced thin1
  • ½ cup Fresh basil, chopped rough½ cup
  • ¼ cup Fresh mint, chopped rough¼ cup
  • 1 Jalapeño sliced thin1
  • 1 Shallot, chopped rough1
  • 1 Sweet onion, quartered1
  • 4 pieces Lavash or Pita4 pieces
  • 2 cloves Garlic, chopped rough2 cloves
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shaved½ cup
  • 2 Tbsp. Capers2 Tbsp.
  • ½ Tsp. Crushed red pepper½ Tsp.
  • 1 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar1 Tbsp.
  • 1 Tsp. Anchovy paste1 Tsp.
  • 3 Tbsp. Olive oil3 Tbsp.

Instructions


  1. Heat a grill to medium high heat.

  2. Cut meatballs in half, and flatten into an oval.

  3. Slice the zucchini lengthwise, very thin, on a mandolin or with a very sharp knife, and roll it up end to end.

  4. Slice the jalapeños on a long angle, and quarter the onion.

  5. Using metal skewers, or well soaked bamboo ones, thread one oval of meatball, followed by one slice of jalapeño, one large piece of onion, another piece of jalapeño, and finally one piece of rolled zucchini.

  6. Repeat the process until the skewers are full, then reserve, covered in the refrigerator.

  7. To make the salsa verde, combine the parsley, basil, mint, shallot, garlic, capers, crushed red pepper, red wine vinegar, anchovy, and the olive oil in the bowl of a food processor and chop until a mostly smooth sauce forms and transfer to a bowl.

  8. Lightly brush the spiedini with some of the salsa verde, and grill until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165ºF, turning often to avoid burning.

  9. Transfer the skewers to a plate and cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes.

  10. While the spiedini are resting, quickly warm the flatbread on the grill, place the meat and vegetables onto the bread, drizzle with a generous amount of salsa verde, and top with shaved parmesan.

  11. Wrap up the sandwich and enjoy immediately.

Life is Delicious. Savor It.

Ingredients


  • 1 pack Carando Abruzzese meatballs1 pack
  • 1 cup Flat leaf parsley, chopped rough1 cup
  • 1 Zucchini, sliced thin1
  • ½ cup Fresh basil, chopped rough½ cup
  • ¼ cup Fresh mint, chopped rough¼ cup
  • 1 Jalapeño sliced thin1
  • 1 Shallot, chopped rough1
  • 1 Sweet onion, quartered1
  • 4 pieces Lavash or Pita4 pieces
  • 2 cloves Garlic, chopped rough2 cloves
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shaved½ cup
  • 2 Tbsp. Capers2 Tbsp.
  • ½ Tsp. Crushed red pepper½ Tsp.
  • 1 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar1 Tbsp.
  • 1 Tsp. Anchovy paste1 Tsp.
  • 3 Tbsp. Olive oil3 Tbsp.

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