5 INGREDIENTS FAST FIX

SPINACH STEAK PINWHEELS

Bacon and spinach bring plenty of flavor to these spirals of sirloin steak, and they are perfect for backyard cookouts.

—HELEN VAIL GLENSIDE, PA



START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak

8 bacon strips, cooked

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Lightly score the steak by making shallow diagonal cuts at 1-in. intervals into top of steak; repeat cuts in the opposite direction. Cover steak with plastic wrap; pound with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic.

2. Place bacon widthwise at center of steak. In a bowl, mix the remaining ingredients; spoon over bacon. Starting at a short side, roll up steak jelly-roll style; secure with toothpicks. Cut into six slices.

3. Lightly coat grill rack with cooking oil. Grill pinwheels, covered, over medium heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until beef reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°). Discard toothpicks before serving.

Per pinwheel: 227 cal., 10g fat (4g sat. fat), 60mg chol., 536mg sod., 3g carb. (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 31g pro.

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat.