Spicy spam kabobs

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupLemon juice
3tablespoonsMinced onion
1tablespoonOlive oil
1teaspoonDried leaf thyme
1Garlic clove, minced
½teaspoonWhole oregano leaves
¼teaspoonRed pepper flakes
16Pea pods
1canPineapple chunks packed in light juice, drained (8 oz)
1canSPAM Luncheon Meat, cut into 24 cubes (12 oz)
1Red bell pepper, cut into 1\" pieces
4cupsHot cooked rice

Directions

Combine first 7 ingredients in 9x12" dish. Wrap pea pods around pineapple chunks. Alternately thread SPAM cubes, pineapple chunks, and bell pepper pieces on eight skewers. Place in dish with marinade.

Cover and marinade 2 hours, turning occasionally. Grill kabobs over medium-hot coals 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Or, broil 5" from heat source 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with hot cooked rice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: Calories 536; Protein 22 grams; Carbohydrate 75 grams; Fat 16 grams; Cholesterol 68 milligrams; Sodium 848 milligrams.

From: Michael Orchekowski Date: 09-21-94