Sirloin Skwers with Grilled Vegetable Couscous and Fiery Pepper Sauce

Ingredients:

• Pepper Sauce:
• 4 red bell peppers
• 1/2 C fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 C extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• Couscous:
• 1 C water
• 1 C fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 C uncooked couscous
• 8 oz. squash, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• 8 oz. zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• 4 green onions, trimmed
• Cooking spray
• Skewers:
• 1 1/2 lbs top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Directions:

• Preheat broiler.
• To prepare pepper sauce, cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes.  Place bell pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand.  Broil for 12 minutes of until blackened.  Place in a paper bag, and fold to close tightly.  Let stand for 20 minutes.  Peel.  Place peppers and the next 8 ingredients (through red pepper) in a blender, and process until smooth.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• To prepare couscous, combine 1 cut water, broth, and bay leaf in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.  Stir in couscous; cover.  Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes.  Fluff with a fork; discard bay leaf.
• Arrange vegetables (through green onions) on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until vegetables are tender and well marked.  Remove from heat; coarsely chop vegetables.  Combine 1/2 cup pepper sauce, couscous, and chopped vegetables in a large bowl; toss gently.  Keep warm.
• To prepare skewers, thread beef onto 12 (7-inch) skewers.  Lightly coat beef with cooking spray, and sprinkle with black pepper and 1/2 tsp salt.  Place skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 8 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning once.  Serve with couscous mixture and remaining sauce.

Author: CookingLight.com
Nutritional Facts:

• Calories - 525
• Yields 6 servings
• Serving size - 2 skewers, 1 1/3 C couscous, and 1/4 C sauce

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