Beef Kabobs with Quinoa & Roasted Cauliflower
Beef kabobs with whole grain and veggies makes this a balanced meal for the whole family.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp minced fresh herb leaves (e.g. thyme, rosemary and chives)
- zest of half a lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup canola oil, divided
- 1 lb top sirloin grilling steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into chunks
- 1 red sweet pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow sweet pepper, cut into chunks
- salt and pepper
Quinoa & Roasted Cauliflower
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1/2 head cauliflower, broke into florets
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Combine herbs, zest, garlic and 2 Tbsp (30 mL) oil in sealable plastic bag. Add beef cubes, seal bag and squeeze with hands to mix. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours.
- Toss zucchini and peppers with remaining oil. Thread onto soaked wooden skewers alternately with beef cubes.
- Grill kabobs over medium-high heat 400ºF (200ºC), turning once, for about 10 minutes or until beef is cooked to medium 160ºF, testing doneness with a digital instant-read thermometer inserted into several beef cubes to test. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Quinoa & Roasted Cauliflower: Cook 1/2 cup (125 mL) quinoa according to package instructions. Meanwhile, break a half head cauliflower into florets. Place on foil-lined baking tray; toss with 1 Tbsp (15 mL) olive oil and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) EACH ground cumin and paprika and a pinch of pepper. Roast in 400ºF oven for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with cooked quinoa and serve with kabobs.
Nutrition Facts
Beef Kabobs with Quinoa & Roasted Cauliflower
Serving Size
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
480
% Daily Value*
Fat
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Cholesterol
91
mg
30
%
Sodium
67
mg
3
%
Potassium
756
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
20
g
7
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
1203
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
104
mg
126
%
Calcium
56
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.