One of my favorites!!!!! Beef Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 1 hr 21 min
Makes: 12 servings, 2 skewers and 1 Tbsp. sauce each
3/4 lb. beef top round steak, cut across the grain into 24 thin strips
1/2 cup fat free Italian Dressing, divided
1/2 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts
3 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
pinch of ground red pepper (cayenne)
8 small mushrooms
1/2 of a small red pepper, cut into 8 (2-inch) pieces
8 green onion pieces (2 inch)
Place steak strips in small resalable plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup of the dressing; seal bag. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to marinate. Meanwhile, place remaining 1/4 cup dressing, the peanuts, water, lime juice, soy sauce and ground red pepper in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour into bowl; cover. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove steak strips from marinade; discard marinade. Thread steak strips, mushrooms, peppers and green onions onto 24 wooden skewers. (You should have 1 steak strip and 1 vegetable piece on each skewer.)
Grill skewers 5 to 6 min. or until steak is cooked through, turning occasionally. Serve warm with the dipping sauce
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 80
Fat 5g
Saturated fat 1g
Cholesterol 15mg
Sodium 180mg
Carbohydrate 3g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 1g
Protein 7g
and to go with it
Chinese Green Beans
Preparation Time: 4 minutes
Baking Time: 8 minutes
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Serves: 6
1 16-oz. package frozen green beans
1 packet chicken broth granules
1 bunch scallion (6-7)
2 large cloves of garlic
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. Soy sauce, low sodium
1 tsp. SPLENDA® Granular
1 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
1/8 tsp. sesame oil
1. In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish, combine green beans and broth granules. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, slice white bulbs of scallions into rings and mince garlic.
3. In small bowl, combine ginger, soy sauce and SPLENDA® Granular. Add scallion rings and garlic. Set aside.
4. Remove green beans from microwave and uncover. Pour sauce over beans and stir. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes.
5. Stir in peanut butter and sesame oil until sauce coats the beans and serve immediately.
Nutrients Per Serving
Serving Size
4 oz (98 g)
Calories 50
Carbohydrates 8 g
Protein 2 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 190 mg