Grilled Steak and Veggie Skewers

Name: Grilled Steak and Veggie Skewers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 5 cloves garlic (minced); ¼ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided, plus more for the grill); 1½ pounds beef sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick, trimmed and cubed); 2 medium zucchini (shaved into ribbons); 1 pint cherry (or grape tomatoes); ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Cubed sirloin and vegetables thread onto skewers and grilled after marinating in a soy-Worcestershire glaze with garlic and mustard. Charred exteriors and tender interiors develop from high-heat cooking.

Glycemic Load: 4.5 (Low)

261 calories per serving

Serves: 6

Prep: 25 minutes

Cook: 5 minutes

Original recipe: cookwhatyoulove.com

About This Calculation

Grilled Steak and Veggie Skewers has a low glycemic load of 4.5 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are granulated sugar (GL 2.7), Worcestershire sauce (GL 1.1), cherry tomatoes (GL 0.4). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.