Heart Healthy Beef Tenderloin and Pineapple Kebabs Recipe
Perfect for a summer cookout, this flavorful, protein-rich beef kebab recipe boasts a uniquely sweet and savory taste courtesy of fresh cubed pineapple. A tamari-lime marinade makes for tender meat and enticingly tropical flavor.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
2 tsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp freshly grated lime zest
2 Tbsp tamari
2 Tbsp fish sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
2 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp black pepper
2 lbs beef tenderloin, cut into 2-inch cubes
3 green bell peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 lb fresh mushrooms, stems removed
3 pints cherry tomatoes
1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cubed
Chopped scallion for garnish (optional)
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
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Directions
Step 1
In a bowl, combine the lime juice, lime zest, tamari, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, turmeric, coriander, cumin and black pepper and stir to combine. In a shallow baking dish, arrange the beef cubes and cover with the marinade. Turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
Step 2
Using 16 metal skewers, or soaked wooden skewers, thread the beef, bell peppers, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and pineapple in alternating rows.
Step 3
Lightly spray a grill pan with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Grill the beef kebabs for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until seared and cooked through. Garnish with the scallions and sesame seeds.
Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 307
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 2 kebabs
Per serving:
calories:307
total fat:7g
sat fat:3g
cholesterol:75mg
sodium:499mg
total carb:23g
fibers:2g
proteins:34g
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