Beef Kabobs with Parmesan Orzo

Total Recipe Time: 30 minutes

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick2 red or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil1 tablespoon prepared Italian dressing2 large cloves garlic, mincedParmesan Orzo:1 cup uncooked orzo pasta, cooked2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

Soak eight 8-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes.
Cut beef steak into 1-1/4-inch pieces. Toss beef and bell peppers with 1 tablespoon basil, dressing and garlic in large bowl. Alternately thread beef and peppers onto skewers.
Toss orzo ingredients in medium bowl; keep warm.
Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, about 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Serve with orzo.

Nutrition information per serving: 370 calories; 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 51 mg cholesterol; 148 mg sodium; 36 g carbohydrate; 2.3 g fiber; 33 g protein; 10.3 mg niacin; 0.7 mg vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg vitamin B12; 3.4 mg iron; 31.4 mcg selenium; 5.6 mg zinc.This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; and a good source of iron.