Beef Kabobs With Parmesan Orzo

Beef Kabobs with Parmesan OrzoTotal recipe time: 30 minutes
Makes 4 servings

  • 1 pound boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
  • 2 red or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon prepared Italian dressing
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced

  • Parmesan Orzo:
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta, cooked
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Soak eight 8-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes.
  2. Cut beef steak into 1-1/4-inch pieces. Toss beef and bell peppers with 1 tablespoon basil, dressing and garlic in large bowl. Alternately thread beef and peppers onto skewers.
  3. Toss orzo ingredients in medium bowl; keep warm.
  4. Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, about 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare (145°F ) to medium (160°F ) doneness, turning occasionally. Serve with orzo.

Nutritional Information Per Serving

Nutrition information per serving: 370 calories; 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 51 mg cholesterol; 148 mg sodium; 36 g carbohydrate; 2.3 g fiber; 33 g protein; 10.3 mg niacin; 0.7 mg vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg vitamin B12; 3.4 mg iron; 31.4 mcg selenium; 5.6 mg zinc.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; and a good source of iron.

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