Sirloin Skewers with Grilled Vegetable Couscous and Fiery Pepper Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A spicy North African-style pepper sauce amps up the flavor in these beef kebabs. Prepare the sauce up to one day ahead. Ingredients:
4 red bell peppers |
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves |
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
1 cup water |
1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth |
1 bay leaf |
2 cups uncooked couscous |
8 ounces eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices |
8 ounces squash, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices |
8 ounces zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices |
4 green onions, trimmed |
cooking spray |
1 1/2 pounds top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes |
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
Directions:
1. Preheat broiler.
2. To prepare pepper sauce, cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place bell pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil for 12 minutes or until blackened. Place in a paper bag, and fold to close tightly. Let stand for 20 minutes. Peel. Place peppers and the next 8 ingredients (through red pepper) in a blender, and process until smooth.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4. To prepare couscous, combine 1 cup water, broth, and bay leaf in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork; discard bay leaf.
5. Arrange eggplant and the next 3 ingredients (though green onions) on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until vegetables are tender and well marked. Remove from heat; coarsely chop vegetables. Combine 1/2 cup pepper sauce, couscous, and chopped vegetables in a large bowl; toss gently. Keep warm.
6. To prepare skewers, thread beef onto 12 (7-inch) skewers. Lightly coat beef with cooking spray, and sprinkle with black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 8 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning once. Serve with couscous mixture and remaining sauce.
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