Grilled Jalapeño Sirloin

Prep: 5 min, Cook: 10 min.

 For 4 servings:

 1/4 cup cilantro or parsley, chopped

1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeño peppers, chopped

4 top sirloin steaks, about 1/4 lb. each

toothpick

1 Tbs. canola oil

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

Prepare grill or broiler. Combine cilantro and jalapeños in a bowl. Cut a pocket in the side of each steak, without cutting all the way through. Stuff pockets with cilantro mixture and secure closed with toothpicks. Combine remaining ingredients and pepper to taste in a bowl and rub over outside of steaks. Grill or broil about 5 inches from heat source 4-5 minutes per side, or longer for more well done meat. Remove toothpicks before serving.

  Per serving: calories 288, fat 13.6g, 44% calories from fat, cholesterol 112mg, protein 38.4g, carbohydrates 0.6g, fiber 0.2g, sugar 0.2g, sodium 208mg, diet points 7.3. 

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 Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Prep: 5 min, Cook: 45 min.

 For 4 servings:

 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut in half lengthwise

4 sheets heavy duty aluminum foil

1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. unsalted butter

1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. brown sugar

Prepare grill. Arrange sweet potato halves cut side up on individual sheets of aluminum foil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, dot with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar. Wrap tightly. Grill 45 minutes, turning frequently until potatoes are tender.

  Per serving: calories 194, fat 4.2g, 19% calories from fat, cholesterol 10mg, protein 2.3g, carbohydrates 37.5g, fiber 3.7g, sugar 12.2g, sodium 21mg, diet points 4.0.

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 Grilled Sweet Onions

Prep: 5 min, Cook: 20 min.

 For 4 servings:

 2 large sweet onions, cut into 1 inch slices

1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil

Prepare grill. Arrange onion slices on grill. Brush with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with oil, until tender. Remove outside skin before serving.

 Per serving: calories 90, fat 4.7g, 45% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 1.5g, carbohydrates 11.6g, fiber 1.6g, sugar 7.0g, sodium 3mg, diet points 2.4.

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Watermelon Side

Prep: 5 min.

 1 lb. watermelon pieces

Serve chilled.

Per serving: calories 36, fat 0.5g, 11% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 0.7g, carbohydrates 8.1g, fiber 0.6g, sugar 7.6g, sodium 2mg, diet points 1.2.