Beef and Zucchini Kebabs with Herb Marinade
Tender beef cubes and zucchini spears marinated in a fragrant herb mixture, grilled to smoky perfection.

Total
42 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 450 g Beef sirloin, cubed
- 2 Zucchini, sliced into 1‑inch rounds
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Add beef cubes and zucchini slices, toss to coat, and marinate for 20 minutes.
- 3
Thread beef and zucchini alternately onto skewers.
- 4
Preheat grill to medium‑high heat and grill kebabs, turning every 3 minutes, until beef reaches desired doneness (about 12 minutes).
- 5
Remove from grill, let rest 5 minutes, then serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
240
12% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
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