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Beef Steak and Roasted Vegetable Salad

Ingredients
1 medium Japanese eggplant, cut crosswise into 1-inch thick slices
8 large mushrooms
1 medium onion, cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
1 medium red, yellow or green bell pepper cut into 1-inch wide strips
1 medium zucchini, cut crosswise into 1-ince thick slices
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
Salt and pepper to taste 1 pound Laura's Lean Beef Sirloin Tip Round, 1 inch thick

Directions
1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place vegetables in shallow roasting pan. Combine oil, vinegar, garlic and dried rosemary in small bowl. Drizzle over vegetables; stir to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired. Roast in 425 degree oven for 25 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Cool slightly.
2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steak in skillet; cook 12 to 15 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Remove; let stand 5 minutes.
3. Carve steaks into thin slices. Arrange beef and vegetables evenly on individual plates.

Makes 4 servings.

Cooking Tip: Choose a firm, smooth-skinned eggplant heavy for its size; avoid those with soft or brown spots. Eggplants become bitter with age and are very perishable. They should be stored in a cool, dry place and used within a day or two of purchase.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
260 calories (82 calories from fat, 30% calories from fat), 9g fat, 3g saturated fat, 96mg cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 18g carbohydrates, 6g fiber, 31g protein, 5mg iron.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 carbohydrate or starch, 4 very lean meat.

Cooking Tip: Choose a firm, smooth-skinned eggplant heavy for its size; avoid those with soft or brown spots. Eggplants become bitter with age and are very perishable. They should be stored in a cool, dry place and used within a day or two of purchase.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
CALORIES 244 (33% from fat); FAT 9.6g (sat 2.3g); PROTEIN 27.7g; CARB 15.4g; FIBER 5.2g; CHOL 60mg; IRON 16.3mg; SODIUM 73mg.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 vegetable; 3 lean meat

This recipe compliments of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.