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Steak Kabobs with Mango-Cilantro Sauce and Southwest Quinoa
Recipes
Steak Kabobs with Mango-Cilantro Sauce and Southwest Quinoa
4 servings
40 minutes total
  • Prepare quinoa and begin to simmer (15 minutes)
  • Prepare kabobs and begin to grill (10 minutes)
  • Complete quinoa and kabobs; serve (15 minutes)
Steak Kabobs with Mango-Cilantro Sauce
Ingredients
  • 1 ripe mango
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 1 beef shoulder tender (about 1 lb)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 8 (6-inch) skewers
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium Mexican taco truck (or Southwest) seasoning
Steps
    1. Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium-high. Cut mango sides away from pit; score flesh into ½-inch cubes and scoop out. Cut pepper and onion into 1-inch pieces (¾ cup each); cut beef into 1-inch pieces (wash hands). Place cilantro, garlic, and one-half mango cubes in food processor (or blender); process until smooth.
    2. Alternate threading peppers, onions, and beef onto skewers; coat with oil and seasoning. Grill 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until beef is 145°F. Transfer kabobs to serving platter.
    3. Brush kabobs with sauce and top with remaining half mango cubes. Serve with remaining sauce on the side for dipping.
Southwest Quinoa
Ingredients
  • ½ small red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 cup tri-colored quinoa
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can low-sodium black beans
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, for juice
Steps
    1. Chop onion (2 tablespoons) and garlic finely. Preheat 4-quart saucepan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil, onions, garlic, and quinoa in pan; cook and stir 3 minutes.
    2. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer 18–20 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Drain beans.
    3. Chop cilantro finely. Fluff quinoa with a fork; stir in beans and cilantro, then cover. Let stand 4–5 minutes until beans are warm. Squeeze lime juice over quinoa mixture and serve.
Serving Suggestions
  • Complete your meal with a fresh side salad.
  • A great substitute for the beef petite shoulder tender would be a lean cut of beef such as filet, flat iron, or flank steak.
Steak Kabobs with Mango-Cilantro Sauce

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 310, Total Fat 13g, Sat Fat 3.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 85mg, Sodium 70mg, Total Carb 18g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 14g, Protein 31g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 15%

Southwest Quinoa

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 240, Total Fat 4g, Sat Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 360mg, Total Carb 40g, Fiber 5g, Sugars 2g, Protein 12g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 15%