Author: Karman Meyer, Dietitian at The Nutrition Adventure
Ingredients
Kiwi Beef Kabobs:
1poundtop sirloin steakcut into 1" cubes
2ripened Zespri SunGold kiwis
2small garlic cloves
1tablespoonlow-sodium soy sauce or tamari
1teaspoonhoney
1teaspoonfresh lime juice
1red bell peppercut into 1" pieces
1/2red onioncut into 1" pieces
3firm Zespri green kiwiscut into 1" chunks
Herbed Kiwi Quinoa:
1cupquinoa
2cupswater
1/2teaspoonsalt
2/3cupchopped Zespri SunGold kiwi
1/2cupfinely chopped parsley
1/2cupfinely chopped cilantro
1teaspoonfresh lime juice
Instructions
1. Place top sirloin cubes in a medium-size glass bowl. In a blender or food processor, combine 2 Zespri SunGold kiwis with the garlic cloves, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice. Once blended, pour marinade over the beef. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour to marinate.
2. Meanwhile in a small saucepan, combine the quinoa, water, and salt. Heat the saucepan over high heat until the water boils, then cover saucepan with a lid slightly ajar and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until water is absorbed. Remove the pan from the heat and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Set aside for 15 minutes before mixing in the kiwi, chopped parsley, cilantro, and lime juice.
3. Kabobs can be prepared on the grill, under an oven broiler, or on a stovetop griddle pan. If using a grill or oven broiler, be sure to soak 8 wooden skewers in water beforehand. Prepare the kabobs by alternating the beef, bell pepper, red onion, and green kiwi chunks. See Notes section for cooking directions.
4. Serve kabobs over the Herbed Kiwi Quinoa.
Notes
Grill: Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill beef kabobs, covered, approximately 5 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to 7 minutes for medium (160°F) doneness, turning once. Stovetop Griddle Pan: Heat griddle pan over medium high heat. Once pan is hot, place kabobs on pan and cook for 7-9 minutes, turning once. Oven Broiler: Preheat broiler on high (550°F). Place kabobs on a baking sheet lined with aluminium foil and broil for 5-8 minutes, turning once.