These easy grilled steak skewers are seasoned with za’atar spice and paired with rainbow vegetables to make flavorful and kid-friendly beef kabobs the whole family will love.
1box plain couscouscooked according to package directions
¼cuppomegranate arils
¼cupfresh chopped parsley
Instructions
Marinade:
Blend all the ingredients for the marinade together.
Cut the steak into 1" pieces, trimming any fat as you go.
Place the beef in the marinade and allow to sit for 20-30 minutes, or up to overnight, refrigerated.
To prepare the kabobs:
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Cut the red onion, orange pepper, and yellow squash into 1" pieces.
Thread the marinaded beef cubes onto the skewers alternating with the red onion, orange pepper, yellow squash and cherry tomatoes.
Sear on the grill for 1-2 minutes per side on the hottest part of the grill. Turn down your gas grill to medium-high, or move the kabobs to a medium heat area (ash covered charcoals) to continue cooking for 8 minutes, turning halfway through, or until an internal temperature of 135 F.
Remove from the grill and tent with foil. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
To prepare the mint-yogurt sauce:
Place the yogurt, mint, garlic, lemon, and olive oil in a food processor and puree until smooth.
Pour into a serving bowl and set aside until ready.
To serve:
Serve with prepared mint yogurt sauce beside for dipping and cooked couscous topped with pomegranate arils and chopped parsley
Notes
If using wooden skewers for grilling, place the skewers in some water to soak for 20 minutes before grilling to reduce charring.