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Versatile, Mouth-Watering Summer Recipe!

Denise Austin
by Denise Austin | 
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Nutrition
Hi everyone! The end of summer is around the corner, so let's wrap up National Wellness Month and the end of summer with one of my favorite recipes: Sesame-Ginger Beef and Veggie Kebabs! These kebabs tick off all my healthy summer meal must-haves - it's:


  • So versatile - you can easily swap in tofu or chicken if you don't prefer to eat steak
  • Chock full of veggies, so you are upping your fiber intake to help keep your gut healthy
  • Ingredients include anti-inflammatory spices like ginger and garlic, which add a delicious flavor while helping to boost your immune system
  • Simple to prep ahead of time, making them a wonderful option if you are entertaining
  • A lovely way to enjoy dining outdoors while the weather is still beautiful!

I love the flavor that grilling gives to foods, and the marinade on these kebabs is a perfect way to add flavor and punch to veggies and meat alike. I serve these with quinoa, for extra protein, but you can serve with rice if you prefer. The versatility of these kebabs is great for entertaining, too, as the marinade can easily be used for tofu or chicken, simply adjust the cooking times (see below). You can also just go with a veggie kebab if you want. 

Any way you make these, you and your family are sure to love them - mine does! 

Give these a try and let me know your thoughts on my Instagram! And for more recipes like this, join my Denise Austin online program! I have a complete meal plan that you can filter by type of food, dietary preferences and more. It's the perfect way to get on a healthy eating plan that TASTES AMAZING while you fill up with delicious, healthy foods. My app also has hundreds of workouts, including Challenges that combine my meal and fitness plans, for weight loss and toning results that will wow you. And these Challenges WORK! Looking forward to seeing you in my program, and in the meantime, try my Sesame-Ginger Beef and Veggie Kebab recipe!

Let's live FIT, HAPPY and HEALTHY - together!!

Denise


Sesame-Ginger Beef and Veggie Kebab

30 Mins Prep Time, 2 Servings, 600 Calories

Tangy sesame and ginger are combined with sweet honey to glaze these kebabs, then served with a side of warm quinoa.

Ingredients
2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
2 Tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce (if following a gluten-free diet, check ingredients to ensure soy sauce is gluten-free)
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
12 oz. grass-fed sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes (see notes at end for tofu or chicken)
1 bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup mushrooms, trimmed and halved if large
1 cup grape tomatoes
1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (or brown rice)

Instructions
1. Soak 6 wooden skewers in water for at least 15 minutes.
2. In a large bowl or 1-gallon resealable bag, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
3. Add the steak and vegetables and toss well to coat. Marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
4. Heat a grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat the grill or pan with oil spray.
5. Thread the beef and vegetables onto the skewers (alternate between meat and veggies).
6. Grill the kebabs for about 8 minutes, turning once halfway through, or until beef reaches the desired degree of doneness. To serve, plate 3 kebabs with 3/4 cup quinoa.


For Tofu Kebabs, choose extra-firm tofu, which grills nicely, and cut into 1-inch cubes and grill 2-3 minutes per side. 

For Chicken Kebabs, cut into 3/4 inch cubes (which cook in a similar amount of time as the steak), and be sure the interior temperature is at least 165 degrees.