Middle Eastern Chick’n Kabobs with Saffron Rice
This is a pretty basic Middle Eastern dinner. These Kabobs really work with plant-based Chick’n pieces. The Saffron Rice is an ancient Middle-Eastern standby and I enjoy the coolness of the cucumber/tomato salad to top it off. Add a piece of warm pita bread to the mix and you’ve got a lovely meal.
If you’re having trouble finding saffron, or if it’s not a spice you like, substitute a combination of 1/2 tsp. turmeric, 1/4 tsp. ground coriander, 1/4 tsp. ground cumin, 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon and 1 tsp. honey in place of the saffron.
Grocery List: Middle Eastern Chick'n Kabobs with Saffron Rice
Middle Eastern Kabobs and Saffron Rice
Produce
garlic (if needed)
yellow onion (if needed)
red onion (if needed)
1 bunch green onions (if needed)
one bunch fresh parsley
1 red bell pepper
1 cucumber
one medium slicing tomato
1 lemon
8 oz. fresh pineapple cubes
Canned/Dried Foods
Brown basmati rice (if needed)
Not-Chick’n bouillon cubes(if needed)
good olive oil (if needed)
rice wine vinegar (if needed)
cornstarch (if needed)
ground cumin (if needed)
ground cinnamon (if needed)
paprika (if needed)
½ oz. saffron threads (if needed)
pepper flakes (if needed)
ground cumin (if needed)
powdered turmeric (if needed)
Frozen Foods
Plant-based Chick’n Strips of choice (if eating plant-based)
Meat Fish/Poultry
One large boneless skinless chicken breast (if eating meat)
Chilled Foods/Dairy
plain, nonfat yogurt (if needed)
Additional Items:
whole-wheat pita bread
bamboo kabob skewers (if needed)
Nutritional Value: Middle Eastern Chick'n Kabobs with Saffron Rice
Middle Eastern Chick’n Kabobs with Saffron Rice
Nutritional Analysis
Per Serving
Calories: 614
Protein: 27 g
Carbohydrates: 89 g
Total Fat: 21.1 g
(Saturated Fat: 1 g
Dietary Fiber: 18 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 450 mg
% calories from fat: 30.9%
Serving Size:
Two kabobs with 1.25 C. Saffron Rice and 1.5 C. Cucumber Salad with 1/2 of a round of whole-wheat pita bread.
