Description
A recipe for Tunisian Steak Lettuce Wraps

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 and 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 pepper
  
• Slaw:
  
• 1/2 cup julienne-cut carrots
  
• 1/2 cup julienne-cut hothouse cucumber
  
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation
Total preparation and cooking time: 40 to 45 minutes | Marinating time: 6 hours or overnight

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, uncovered, 8 to 9 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 10 to 11 minutes) 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
Nutrition information per serving: 364 calories; 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 10 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; 3.0 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.

Serves
Makes 4 servings

Variations
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