Grilled Beef Sirloin & Farmers Market Skewers

1 boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 11/4 pounds)

1 medium yellow squash, sliced (1/2-inch)

1 medium zucchini, sliced (1/2-inch)

1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges

8 medium mushrooms

1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

1 tablespoon olive oil

Mustard-Thyme Glaze

2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

2 tablespoons apricot preserves

1 teaspoon lemon juice

½

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

¼

teaspoon black pepper

Combine glaze ingredients in 1-cup glass measure. Microwave on HIGH 45 seconds, stirring once. Brush on beef steak.

Alternately thread vegetables onto four 12-inch metal skewers. Combine mustard and oil; brush on vegetables.

Place steak and skewers on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill steak, uncovered, 17-21 minutes for medium rare (145 degrees) to medium (160 degrees) doneness, turning occasionally.

Grill vegetables 6-10 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.

Carve steak; season with salt. Serve with vegetables.

Serves four.

Recipe nutrition:Nutrition values per serving: 296 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated), 15 g carbohydrates, 2.5 g fiber, 36 g protein, 62 mg cholesterol; 362 mg sodium.

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