Toddler Recipes Australia’s latest blog post takes you through the steps to easily create healthy and delicious quail kebabs for your toddler. With this simple and tasty recipe, you can mix and match your kids’ favourite food and introduce them to new flavours such as savoury spices and juicy quail. Give this nutritious and delicious meal a try for your tiny eater - they are sure to love it!

General Information

Servings: 4 Keywords: Quail Kebabs, Grill, Picnic, Family Meal Calories: 600 Protein: 52g Carbs: 15g Fats: 35g Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• For the Marinade:
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed to a paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Pinch of ground black pepper
• For the Quail Kebabs:
  • 8 boneless quail breasts
  • 2 bell peppers, cut into small cubes
  • 2 onions, cut into small cubes

Directions

1. Begin by making the marinade. In a bowl, mix the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika and pepper together.
2. Add the quail breasts and bell peppers into the marinade and stir until they are coated.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
5. Remove the quail breasts and peppers from the marinade.
6. To assemble the kebabs, thread the quail breasts onto skewers, alternating with the bell peppers and onion.
7. Grill the kebabs for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the quail and vegetables are tender and golden and the quail is cooked through.
8. Serve the kebabs warm, with your favorite sides.

Recommended Sides

• Grilled corn on the cob
• Rice pilaf
• Roasted green beans

Hey, if your kids don’t try the quail kebabs, just tell them it’s ‘Crazy Bird Skewers’