Sizzling Sirloin Kabobs on a Bed of Orzo

Total Recipe Time: 35 to 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick

2 green, red and/or yellow bell peppers, but into 1 inch pieces

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil

1 tablespoon prepared Italian dressing

2 large cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper

Parmesan Orzo

1 cup uncoiled orzo pasta, cooked according to package directions

2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley

2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons olive oil

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 (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 9 to 10 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve with orzo.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition information per serving: 380 calories; 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 51 mg cholesterol; 163 mg sodium; 38 g carbohydrate; 2.9 g fiber; 34 g protein; 10.5 mg niacin; 0.8 mg vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg vitamin B12; 4.1 mg iron; 31.4 mcg selenium; 5.8 mg zinc; 105.1 mg choline.

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

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