Directions for: Beef and Vegetable Skewers with Pesto Sauce
Ingredients
Beef and Vegetable Skewers1 lb(s) sirloin steak, (1 1/2 inches thick)
1 red onion
1 sweet red pepper
1 sweet yellow pepper
1 large zucchini
12 mushroom, caps
olive oil
pesto, vinaigrette, (recipe follows)
salt
pepper
Pesto Vinaigrette3 large cloves garlic, quartered
1 tsp salt
2 cup packed fresh parsley
1 cup packed fresh basil
2 Tbsp dried basil
3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar
cup olive oil, approximately
pepper
Directions
Beef and Vegetable Skewers1. Cut beef into 1 1/2-inch (4 cm) cubes. Cut onion into similar-size chunks. Core, seed and cut red and yellow peppers into similar-size squares. Cut zucchini into thick slices.
2. Alternately thread steak, onion, peppers, zucchini and mushrooms onto metal skewers; brush lightly with oil.
3. Place skewers on greased grill over high heat; cook for 2 minutes. Reserving half of the Pesto Vinaigrette, brush some of the remaining vinaigrette over skewers.
4. Cook, turning and basting occasionally with vinaigrette, for 10 to 12 minutes or until beef is medium-rare and vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Remove to platter and tent with foil; let stand for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with reserved vinaigrette.
Pesto Vinaigrette1. in food processor, puree garlic and salt until pastelike. Add parsley and basil; process until in a fine paste. with motor running, add vinegar and sugar, then oil in thin, steady stream. Season with pepper to taste.
2. Yield: 1 cup (250 mL)
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