Kielbasa Apple Kabobs

Fire up the grill and tantalize your taste buds with these vibrant Kielbasa Apple Kabobs! This quick and easy recipe combines smoky kielbasa sausage, crisp Gala or Honeycrisp apples, sweet and tangy bell peppers, and savory red onions, all threaded onto skewers and brushed with a honey-thyme marinade. The contrasting layers of juicy sausage, caramelized apples, and slightly charred vegetables create a mouthwatering balance of flavors and textures, perfect for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or party appetizers. Ready in just 30 minutes, these kabobs are a colorful crowd-pleaser that celebrates the best of sweet and savory grilling. Grill, serve, and savor!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound kielbasa sausage
• 2 large apples (Gala or Honeycrisp recommended)
• 1 large red onion
• 2 medium bell peppers (assorted colors)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
• 10 pieces wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Directions

Step 1

1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

2. Slice the kielbasa into 1-inch thick rounds.

Step 3

3. Core and chop the apples into 1-inch cubes, leaving the skin on for added texture and color.

Step 4

4. Peel and cut the red onion into 1-inch chunks, separating the layers.

Step 5

5. Seed and cut the bell peppers into 1-inch squares.

Step 6

6. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, salt, and dried thyme to make the marinade.

Step 7

7. Assemble the kabobs by threading pieces of kielbasa, apple, red onion, and bell pepper onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating for variety and color.

Step 8

8. Brush the kabobs generously with the prepared marinade.

Step 9

9. Place the kabobs on the preheated grill, turning every 2-3 minutes and basting with remaining marinade, until the kielbasa is heated through and the vegetables and apples are slightly charred, about 8-10 minutes total.

Step 10

10. Remove the kabobs from the grill and allow them to cool slightly before serving.

Step 11

11. Serve warm as an appetizer, side dish, or part of your main meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1411.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1732.4

Total Fat 125.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 213.5mg	0%
Sodium 4404.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 83.1g
Protein 42.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 196.5mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 2099.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.2%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 25.0%