Tandoori Beef Skewers with
Pistachio Couscous
Beef and Heirloom Tomato Salad with Balsamic Syrup

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds beef flank steak
  • 6 cups shredded Napa cabbage
  • additional chopped toasted pistachios, if desired
  • Marinade:
    • 1-1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
    • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
    • 2 tsp minced garlic
    • 11/2 tsp paprika
    • 1-1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 tsp kosher or table salt
    • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
    • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Pistachio Couscous
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 pkg (10 oz) couscous
    • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch thick strips
    • 2 carrots, cut into 1/8 x 1/8 x 2-inch strips
    • 1/2 cup unsalted, shelled pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped
  • Curry Vinaigrette
    • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
    • 1-1/2 tsp curry powder
    • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
    • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
    • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
    • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
    • 1 tsp freshly grated lemon peel
    • 1 tsp sesame oil
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
  1. To prepare the beef:
    1. Cut beef steak crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
    2. Combine marinade ingredients in large bowl; mix well. Add beef and toss to coat.
    3. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 10 minutes (do not overmarinate).
    4. Soak 18 9-inch bamboo skewers in water for 10 minutes; drain.
    5. Thread an equal amount of beef, weaving back and forth, onto each skewer.
    6. Place skewers on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
    7. Grill, uncovered, 4-6 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.
    8. Season with salt, as desired.
  2. To prepare couscous:
    1. Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan; stir in couscous.
    2. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for about 5 minutes.
    3. Fluff with fork; set aside to cool.
    4. Once cooled, add bell pepper, carrots, and 1/2 cup pistachios.
  3. To prepare curry vinaigrette:
    1. Heat olive oil in small, non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot.
    2. Add green onions; cook and stir 1 minute.
    3. Add curry powder and cumin; cook and stir 1 minute.
    4. Transfer to small bowl.
    5. Whisk in orange juice, lime juice, ginger, lemon peel, sesame oil, and salt and pepper.
  4. To assemble for serving:
    1. Arrange Napa cabbage on serving platter.
    2. Top with couscous.
    3. Top with beef skewers.
    4. Sprinkle with additional pistachios, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information per serving:

  • 481 calories
  • 15 g fat (4 g saturated; 7 g monounsaturated)
  • 42 mg cholesterol
  • 346 mg sodium
  • 52 g carbohydrate
  • 5.6 g fiber
  • 35 g protein
  • 9.2 mg niacin
  • 0.8 mg vitamin B6
  • 1.4 mcg vitamin B12
  • 3.1 mg iron
  • 28.4 mcg selenium
  • 5.2 mg zinc

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