Beef, Okra, and Potato Kebabs

Kebabs are a favorite way to grill meat and vegetables. This recipe features an unusual, delicious grilled okra. Grilling infuses the pods with smoky flavor, and it allows them to maintain their firm texture.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 kebabs)

Ingredients

• 8  fingerling potatoes, each cut in half lengthwise
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2  tablespoons  prepared horseradish
• 1 1/2  tablespoons  whole-grain Dijon mustard
• 1  tablespoon  Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2  teaspoons  sugar
• 2  teaspoons  olive oil
• 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt, divided
• 1  cup  (1-inch-square) cut red bell pepper
• 16  small okra pods
• 8  shallots, peeled and halved
• 1  pound  boneless sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1  medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 2 cups)
• Cooking spray

Preparation

Place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool.

Combine parsley and the next 6 ingredients (through black pepper) in a large bowl, stirring well; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add potatoes, bell pepper, okra, shallots, beef, and squash; toss well to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour.

Prepare grill.

Thread vegetables and beef alternately onto each of 8 (10-inch) skewers. Sprinkle kebabs evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place kebabs on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning occasionally.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

338 (30% from fat)

Fat:

11.3g (sat 3.7g,mono 5.3g,poly 0.7g)

Protein:

30.6g

Carbohydrate:

30.4g

Fiber:

3.9g

Cholesterol:

76mg

Iron:

4.8mg

Sodium:

564mg

Calcium:

76mg