Beef Kabob PitasBeef kabob pitas are a healthy alternative to greasy burgers. The recipe looks long but is fairly quick to prepare. I highly recommend completely assembling the beef kabobs before you head out on your picnic and place into a larger square/rectangular plastic dish with lid. Ingredients:
In a bowl, mix oil, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cut the steak into 1-inch cubes and place in oil/spice mixture. Stir to coat all pieces. Allow the steak to marinate for 10-20 minutes. Alternately thread beef, green pepper and onion onto 4 or 5 metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers. (Soaking wooden skewers in water for 15-20 minutes prevents them from burning on the barbeque). You may now place these into a large container with a lid until picnic time (keep refrigerated up to 4 hours). In a small bowl (or container with lid), mix together the yogurt, mint, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce. Refrigerate until picnic time. When ready to barbeque, place kabobs on a greased grill on med-high heat. Close lid and grill, turning 2 or three times until beef is browned but still pink inside. Cut pitas in half. Open each half to make a pocket. Fill with lettuce, sliced tomatoes and the grilled beef and vegetables. Top with yogurt mixture and enjoy! Nutrients per serving: approx. 458 cal, 32 g protein, 17 g fat, 45 g carbs, 3 g fibre, 543 mg sodium, 14% calcium, 30% iron, 20% vitamin A, 55% vitamin C, 56% folate.
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