Saturday, June 20, 2009

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Jerk Beef and Plantain Kabobs - 31g Carbs, 3g Fiber



Jerk Beef and Plantain Kabobs - 31g Carbs, 3g Fiber

From: www.diabeticlivingonline.com

Plantains, the less sweet cousins of the banana, have a mild
squashlike flavor and take the place of zucchini or yellow-summer
squash in these jerk-seasoned beef skewers.
Servings: 4
Contains Red Meat
Diabetes-Friendly
Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 12 min
Total Time: 37 min

12 oz beef, top loin steak, cut 1 inch thick
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp cooking oil
1 Tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning
2 plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
Lettuce, mixed greens
Lime wedges

1. Trim fat from meat. Cut into 1-inch pieces. In a small bowl, stir
together red wine vinegar, oil, and jerk seasoning. Toss meat cubes
with half of the vinegar mixture. On long skewers,* alternately thread
meat, plantain chunks, and onion wedges, leaving a 1/4-inch space
between pieces. Brush plantains and onion wedges with remaining
vinegar mixture.

2. Place skewers on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over
medium coals. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until meat is desired
doneness, turning occasionally. If desired, serve with salad greens
and lime wedges.

Servings: 4
Nutrition per Serving:
258 Calories, 7g Total Fat, 2g Saturated Fat, 52mg Cholesterol,
271mg Sodium, 31g Carbs, 3g Dietary Fiber, 20g Protein

Exchanges: 1 1/2 Vegetables, 1 1/2 Starch, 2 Lean Meat
Carb Choices: 2

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