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Herbed Beef and Vegetable Kabobs

Prep time: 20 minutes
Chill time: 2 hours
Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/4 pound Laura’s Lean Sirloin Steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (8-ounce) container baby Portobello mushrooms, stems removed
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 purple onion, sliced in 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions
1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; crush mixture with the back of a spoon, and rub over beef cubes. Thread beef, mushrooms, tomatoes and onion onto 4 (12-inch) skewers.
2. Combine lemon juice and next 3 ingredients and drizzle over kabobs. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
3. Spray grill with cooking spray. Place skewers on grill; grill without, grill lid, over medium-high heat 5 minutes on each side. Garnish with fresh oregano, if desired.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Cooking Tip: In order to make sure all your ingredients are cooked to perfection, put each type of food on a separate skewer. Make sure to leave about ¼ inch between pieces (especially meat) to ensure thorough cooking.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving Based on 6 Servings
CALORIES 166 (28% from fat); FAT 5g (sat 2g); PROTEIN 23g; CARB 8g; FIBER 1.7g; CHOL 50mg; IRON 3.2mg; SODIUM 311mg

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 1/2 fat, 1 vegetable