Spicy Island Beef Kebabs

Spicy Island Beef Kebabs
Serve with a Green Salad

Serves 6 (1 kebab per person)

Marinade:
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 habanero or serrano peppers, seeded

Kebabs:
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless top sirloin, trimmed and cut into 30 cubes
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 18 pieces
• 2 black-ripe plantains, peeled, and each cut into 9 pieces
• Cooking spray
• Diagonally cut green onions
• Lime wedges for Garnish

Prepare grill.

Combine marinade ingredients in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. Place marinade mixture, beef, and bell pepper pieces in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes.

Remove beef and bell pepper pieces from bag; discard marinade. Place beef, bell pepper pieces, and plantain pieces in a large bowl; toss well to coat.

Thread 5 beef cubes, 3 red pepper pieces, and 3 plantain pieces alternately onto each of 6 (12-inch) skewers. Lightly coat kebabs with cooking spray or use olive oil mister. Place kebabs on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Cook 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until desired degree of doneness. Garnish with green onion pieces and serve with lime wedges.

Per Serving: 227 Calories; 5g Fat (19.8% calories from fat); 2g Saturated Fat; 24g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 66mg Cholesterol; 490mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.