GRILLED BEEF SKEWERS WITH ZUCCHINI AND MINT

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A well-balanced dinner that's delicious any time of year, this Grilled Beef Skewers with Zucchini and Mint offers a healthy combination of whole grains, vegetables, and protein for dinner. Try to find grass-fed beef, if possible.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup short-grain brown rice
2 cups water
3 scallions, thinly sliced
8 ounces grass-fed sirloin steak, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 zucchini, halved and cut into spears
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook 45 minutes, until tender. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in scallions.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread beef on skewers. Season beef and zucchini with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil. Grill, turning, until cooked through and blackened in parts, about 6 to 8 minutes. Serve over rice. Top with mint leaves and red chile flakes. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 g

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