Brochettes is another word for kebab, referring to the skewer itself, deriving from the French for “to spit.” These brochettes are a Middle Eastern-inspired dish which will quickly become a grilling favorite in your recipe repertoire. Couscous provides a fluffy and absorbent bed that will soak up the wonderful flavors.
Ingredients
Brochettes & Couscous:
- ½ cup couscous
- 1 lb. top sirloin steak, cubed
- 1 onion, cut into wedges
- 1 bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces
- ⅛ tsp. salt
Seasoning:
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. paprika
- ¼ tsp. red pepper
Optional Garnishes*:
- Fresh cilantro
Directions
- Cook couscous according to package directions.
- Combine seasoning ingredients in large bowl. Toss with beef, onion, and bell pepper to coat.
- Thread beef and vegetable pieces onto skewers (brochettes).
- Place brochettes on rack in broiler pan with the oven rack in the highest position. Broil on high for medium-rare to medium doneness, turning once (8-10 minutes). Season with salt.
- Place brochettes on top of couscous and sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
*Optional garnishes have not been included in the rating of this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 204 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 12g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 14% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 7g | ||
| Cholesterol 68mg | 23% | |
| Sodium 145mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 23g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars 3g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 2g | ||
| Protein 29g | ||
| Vitamin D 0.1mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 57.7mg | 4% | |
| Iron 3.2mg | 20% | |
| Potassium 580mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A 65.5mcg | 8% | |
| Vitamin C 41mg | 45% | |
| Vitamin E 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin K 9.3mcg | 8% | |
| Thiamin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Riboflavin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Niacin 12.5mg | 80% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.9mg | 50% | |
| Folate 38.9mcg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B12 1.2mcg | 50% | |
| Biotin 1.3mcg | 4% | |
| Chloride 14mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenate 1.2mg | 25% | |
| Phosphorus 298.3mg | 25% | |
| Iodine 0.9mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 47.7mg | 10% | |
| Zinc 5mg | 45% | |
| Selenium 31.3mcg | 60% | |
| Copper 0.2mg | 20% | |
| Manganese 0.3mg | 15% | |
| Chromium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 13mcg | 30% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Top Sirloin Steak, Red Bell Pepper, Onion, Couscous (100% Durum Wheat Semolina), Olive Oil, Garlic, Cumin, Paprika, Cilantro, Salt, Red Pepper.
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