Recipes
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- Prepare salad through step 1 (10 minutes)
- Prepare skewers and begin to grill (10 minutes)
- Complete salad and skewers; serve (10 minutes)
Beef and Peach Skewers
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion
- 1 large peach
- 6 oz sliced portabella mushrooms
- 1 lb lean grilling steaks (such as shoulder tender, tenderloin, or sirloin)
- 8 (12-inch) wooden skewers
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- Cooking spray
- 1 lime, for juice
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (optional)
Steps
- Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium. Cut onion and peach into 1-inch-thick slices; halve mushrooms. Cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Alternate threading beef, onions, mushrooms, and peaches onto skewers (wash hands). Combine brown sugar, salt, and curry powder; coat skewers with seasoning, then coat with spray.
- Grill skewers 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until meat is 145°F. Transfer skewers to serving platter. Squeeze lime juice over skewers; drizzle with sriracha, if using. Serve.
Persian-Style Farro Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearled farro (or barley)
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 1 large carrot
- 1 lime, for zest/juice
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
Steps
- Prepare farro following package instructions. Meanwhile, chop almonds and peel and shred carrot (about ½ cup), then place both in salad bowl. Zest lime (½ teaspoon), then juice (1 tablespoon); add both to almond mixture.
- Drain farro (if needed); chill 5 minutes to cool. Stir farro and remaining ingredients into almond mixture until blended. Serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with iced unsweet tea and fat-free pudding for dessert.
- The salad can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled. It's great for lunch or a potluck.
Beef and Peach Skewers
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 220, Total Fat 8g, Sat Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 65mg, Sodium 340mg, Total Carb 13g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 9g, Protein 24g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 15%
Persian-Style Farro Salad
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 4g, Sat Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 105mg, Total Carb 29g, Fiber 5g, Sugars 6g, Protein 5g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 10%