ingredients
12 ounces beef flank steak
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 12 ounce package extra-firm water-packed tofu, patted dry
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
4 teaspoons lime juice
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
12 10 inches wooden or metal skewers
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
3 tablespoons peanut butter
Snipped fresh cilantro (optional)
directions
Trim fat from beef. Thinly slice beef and chicken into bite-size strips. Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes. Place beef, chicken, and tofu in a large resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, in a medium bowl combine sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Set aside 2 tablespoons of this mixture.
Pour remaining marinade over meat and tofu; seal bag. Turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using.
Drain beef, chicken, and tofu, discarding marinade. On four wooden or metal skewers, thread beef, accordion-style. On another four skewers, thread chicken, accordion style. Skewer cubes of tofu on remaining four skewers, leaving a 1/4-inch space between pieces.
Place filled skewers on a greased grill rack directly over medium coals. Grill, uncovered, for 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is slightly pink in the center and chicken is no longer pink, turning once halfway through grilling. (Or broil on the unheated rack of a broiler pan 4 to 5 inches from heat about 6 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through broiling.)
Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine yogurt and peanut butter. Add the 2 tablespoons reserved marinade mixture. Stir to combine.
Serve satay skewers with yogurt dipping sauce. If desired, garnish with cilantro.
Tip
Chicken Satay Skewers:
Nutrition Facts (per each Chicken Satay Skewer): 153 cal., 7 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 54 mg chol., 201 mg sodium, 2 g carb (0 g fiber, 1 g sugars), 20 g pro. Exchanges: 3 lean meat. Carb choice: 0.
Tip
Tofu Satay Skewers:
Nutrition Facts (per each Tofu Satay Skewer): 143 cal., 9 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 122 mg sodium, 5 g carb (1 g fiber, 1 g sugars), 11 g pro. Exchanges: 1.5 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. Carb choice: 0.
Tip
Beef Satay Skewers:
Nutrition Facts (per each Beef Satay Skewer): 177 cal., 9 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 53 mg chol., 169 mg sodium, 2 g carb (0 g fiber, 1 g sugars), 20 g pro. Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat. Carb choice: 0.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 177, Fat, total (g) 9, chol. (mg) 53, sat. fat (g) 3, carb. (g) 2, Monosaturated fat (g) 4, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 2, Trans fatty acid (g) 0, fiber (g) 0, sugar (g) 1, pro. (g) 20, vit. A (IU) 18.75, vit. C (mg) 0.94, Thiamin (mg) 0.08, Riboflavin (mg) 0.13, Niacin (mg) 6.28, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.56, Folate (µg) 16.08, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0.96, sodium (mg) 169, Potassium (mg) 350.87, calcium (mg) 45.22, iron (mg) 1.5, Lean Meat () 3, Fat () 1, Carb Choice () 0, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
