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Mediterranean Steak with Minted Couscous

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How to Make Mediterranean Steak with Minted Couscous

The flavors of the Mediterranean have captured the imagination of travelers for centuries. Precooked, packaged couscous takes only 5 minutes to make, so it’s a great option for a quick dinner. Couscous is made from semolina flour and is, in fact, a form of pasta even though many people think it is a grain. You just boil water, remove it from the heat, add the couscous, cover, and let it stand. For this recipe, we’ve added fresh mint and chopped tomatoes to add a fresh flavor that goes well with the steak.

Double Up: Cook some extra steak while you are making this recipe, and save the leftovers for a Steak and Portobello Sandwich later in the week.


10 min prep time


15 min cook time


4servings


5 oz steak with walnut topping, 1 1/2 cups couscous

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, remove the water from the heat and add the couscous. Cover with a lid and let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Fluff the couscous with a fork. Add the tomatoes, mint, olive oil, salt, and 1/4 tsp of the pepper. Cover and set aside.
  3. Remove the visible fat from the steak.
  4. Heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Place the steak in the skillet and sear for 2 minutes. Turn the steak over and cook for 2 more minutes, or until it reaches desired doneness.
  5. Remove the steaks from the skillet.
  6. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the skillet with olive oil spray. Add the walnuts, olives, and capers. Saute for 2 minutes.
  7. Place 1 1/2 cups of the couscous mixture on each of 4 dinner plates. Top with equal portions of the steak. Spoon the walnut mixture over the steak and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 tsp of pepper.
Mediterranean
Dinner
Main Dish
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    5 oz steak with walnut topping, 1 1/2 cups couscous


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    510

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    18g

    23%

    • Saturated Fat
      3.3g

      17%

  • Cholesterol
    95mg

    32%

  • Sodium
    580mg

    25%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    42g

    15%

    • Dietary Fiber
      6g

      21%
    • Total Sugars
      4g

  • Protein
    48g

  • Potassium
    1055mg
    22%

Ingredients

water
2 cup

couscous
1 cup

tomato (diced (about 3 cups))
3

chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup

olive oil
2 tbsp

salt
1/4 tsp

freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp

strip, flank, or skirt steak
1 1/2 lbs

walnut pieces
2 tbsp

pimiento-stuffed green olives (sliced (about 2/3 cup))
16

capers
3 tbsp

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