KEBOB INGREDIENTS
8 oz Mushrooms
1 Red Bell Pepper Sliced
1 Green Bell Pepper Sliced
1 Red Onion Cut Into Bite-Size Chunks
2 Chicken Breasts Cut Into Bite-Size Chunks
2 Grass-fed Top Sirloin Filets Cut Into Bite-Size Chunks
16 – 20 Medium Sized Shrimp
MARINADE INGREDIENTS
½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
½ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
½ Cup Worcestershire (Make Sure it’s Gluten-Free, Many Brands Contain Wheat)
2/3 Cup Tamari (Gluten-Free)
2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
2 Teaspoons Cracked Pepper
ASSEMBLY
- In a large mixing bowl prep marinade by whisking together olive oil, balsamic, Worcestershire, tamari, Dijon, garlic, onion power and pepper.
- Divide vegetables, chicken, beef and shrimp into 4 large plastic bags and pour marinade into each bag.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Recommended to marinate overnight.
- Soak wooden kebob skewers in water while your ingredients marinate. This prevents the skewers from burning on the grill.
- Thread your ingredients onto each skewer. Recommended to keep vegetables, shrimp, beef and chicken separated.
- Preheat the grill to high heat, roughly 550° Fahrenheit.
- First, grill everything but the shrimp because they take the shortest to grill. Grill for 4 minutes, flipping only once, then grill for an additional 3 minutes on the other side.
- Let these sit on a plate for about 5-8 minutes.
- Turn the grill down to medium-high heat, and begin grilling the shrimp.
- Grill shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Serve immediately.
SERVES 4
HEALTH BENEFITS
Avocado Oil: Rich in healthy fat, and it’s a good choice for high temperature cooking.
Mushrooms: Contain numerous compounds and nutrients that have been proven to fight cancer. They also contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory proprieties.
Garlic: Can reduce high blood pressure, and they also contain antioxidants.
Tamari: I prefer Tamari compared to conventional soy sauce because I can find it organic and gluten free.
Grass-fed Beef: Does it really need to be grass-fed? YES. Grass-fed beef contains significantly more omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed beef. The optimal ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids should be 2:1. The Western Diet has excessive amounts of omega 6 fatty acids (resulting in a much higher 6 / 3 ratio) which can promote the onset of certain diseases like cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases. Increased levels of Omega 3 fatty acids can show suppressive effects. The goal is to increase your omega 3’s by getting as close to the optimal 2:1 ratio. Your brain will thank you. PLUS, it contains more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a type of fat that’s thought to reduce heart disease and cancer risk.
Chicken: One of the highest rated sources of protein.
Cracked Pepper: Increases the hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach, which helps improve digestion.
Balsamic Vinegar: Contains antioxidants that help repair damage caused by free radicals. Balsamic vinegar contains polyphenols which protects the body from heart disease and cancer.
Red Onion: Contain quercetin, which is a polyphenol compound that acts as an antioxidant. Quercetin is beneficial for scavenging free radicals in the body.
