Grilled Beef Skewers with Zucchini and Mint (Kopie)

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This meal is delicious any time of year and gives you a healthy combination of whole grains, vegetables, and protein.

Whole Living, January/February 2011

Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients
1 cup short-grain brown rice
2 cups water
3 scallions, thinly sliced
8 ounces grass-fed sirloin steak, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 zucchini, halved and cut into spears
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving

Directions
1.Bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer
and cover. Cook 45 minutes, until tender. Let stand,
covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in scallions.

2.Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread
beef on skewers. Season beef and zucchini with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil. Grill, turning, until cooked through and blackened in parts, about 6 to 8 minutes. Serve over rice. Top with mint leaves and red chile flakes. Serve with lime wedges.

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