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Recipe: tunisian steak lettuce wraps

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tunisian steak lettuce wraps

Not sure what to have for dinner tonight? Start your meal with these delicious Tunisian lettuce wraps filled with thinly sliced steak, a savory date spread and a fresh carrot and cucumber slaw.

Ingredients

  • 1 beef Top Round Steak, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1 pound)
  • 8 large lettuce leaves (such as leaf, Bibb or iceberg)
  • finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • DATE MARINADE & SPREAD
  • 2/3 cup pitted dates
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • SLAW
  • 1/2 cup julienne-cut carrots
  • 1/2 cup julienne-cut hothouse cucumbers
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place Date Marinade and Spread ingredients in food processor container. Cover; process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate 1/2 cup for spread. Place beef steak and remaining marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
  2. Combine Slaw ingredients in medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
  3. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 11 minutes (over medium heat for preheated gas grill, times remain the same) for medium rare (145°F) doneness, turning occasionally. (Do not overcook.)
  4. Carve steak into thin slices. Spread 1 tablespoon reserved Date Spread on each lettuce leaf. Top evenly with steak slices and slaw. Sprinkle with mint, as desired. Roll up.


NUTRITION INFORMAITON
Nutrition information per serving: 364 calories; 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 1 g monounsaturated fat); 61 mg cholesterol; 413 mg sodium; 32 g carbohydrate; 3.1 g fiber; 29 g protein; 5.3 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg vitamin B12; 3 mg iron; 31.6 mcg selenium; 4.9 mg zinc.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; and a good source of fiber and iron.

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