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Seared steak with chimichurri & warm lentils
Lean sirloin sliced over herby garlicky lentils; steakhouse feel, blood-sugar-friendly plate.
Ingredients
Servings 2
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Method
- Step 1
Make the chimichurri: stir the parsley, garlic, vinegar, chilli and 3 tbsp of the oil with a pinch of salt.
- Step 2
Rub the steaks with the remaining oil, season, and sear in a hot pan for 2 to 3 minutes a side for medium-rare. Rest for 5 minutes.
- Step 3
Warm the lentils in the same pan with the mustard and a splash of water, then fold through the spinach to wilt.
- Step 4
Slice the steak and serve over the lentils, spooned with chimichurri.
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Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 520 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 42g |
| Carbohydrates | 24g |
| – of which sugars | 2g |
| Fibre | 8g |
| Fat | 28g |
| – of which saturates | 7g |
| – of which omega-3 | 0.4g |
| Calcium | 90mg |
| Iron | 6.5mg |
| Salt | 0.9g |
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