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Beef Kabobs with Avocado Tzatziki Sauce

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Beef Kabobs with Avocado Tzatziki Sauce

These delicious Greek-influenced kabobs are cooked indoors so you can easily enjoy this dish all year round. Serve on a bed of whole-grain couscous or with whole-wheat pita bread.

Ingredients

Servings   4   Serving Size   3 skewers

Kebab Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (crumbled)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (crushed)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper (freshly-ground)

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup fat-free, plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 medium cucumber (peeled, cut into large chunks)
  • 1/2 avocado (cut into large chunks)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped, fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

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  1. In a food processor or blender, process all the sauce ingredients until smooth. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
  2. In a medium bowl, using your hands or a spoon, combine the kabab ingredients. Divide the mixture into 12 portions. Shape each portion into an oblong patty on the end of a 6-inch skewer. Transfer the skewers to a large plate or baking sheet.
  3. Lightly spray a grill pan or large skillet with cooking spray.
  4. Cook the skewers for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink and the beef juices run clear, turning on all sides for even browning. Transfer to a serving platter.
  5. Spoon the sauce over the skewers or spoon it into a bowl for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Beef Kabobs with Avocado Tzatziki Sauce

CaloriesCalories

226 Per Serving

ProteinProtein

30g Per Serving

FiberFiber

2g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories 226
Total Fat 9.5 g
Saturated Fat 2.8 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.7 g
Cholesterol 62 mg
Sodium 329 mg
Total Carbohydrate 6 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 3 g
Protein 30 g

Dietary Exchanges
1 vegetable, 4 lean meat

 

These delicious Greek-influenced kabobs are cooked indoors so you can easily enjoy this dish all year round. Serve on a bed of whole-grain couscous or with whole-wheat pita bread.

Nutrition Facts

Beef Kabobs with Avocado Tzatziki Sauce

CaloriesCalories

226 Per Serving

ProteinProtein

30g Per Serving

FiberFiber

2g Per Serving
×
Calories 226
Total Fat 9.5 g
Saturated Fat 2.8 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.7 g
Cholesterol 62 mg
Sodium 329 mg
Total Carbohydrate 6 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 3 g
Protein 30 g

Dietary Exchanges
1 vegetable, 4 lean meat

Ingredients

Servings   4   Serving Size   3 skewers

Kebab Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (crumbled)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (crushed)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper (freshly-ground)

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup fat-free, plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 medium cucumber (peeled, cut into large chunks)
  • 1/2 avocado (cut into large chunks)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped, fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. In a food processor or blender, process all the sauce ingredients until smooth. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
  2. In a medium bowl, using your hands or a spoon, combine the kabab ingredients. Divide the mixture into 12 portions. Shape each portion into an oblong patty on the end of a 6-inch skewer. Transfer the skewers to a large plate or baking sheet.
  3. Lightly spray a grill pan or large skillet with cooking spray.
  4. Cook the skewers for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink and the beef juices run clear, turning on all sides for even browning. Transfer to a serving platter.
  5. Spoon the sauce over the skewers or spoon it into a bowl for dipping.

 

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