Sirloin Steaks with Pumpkin and Broccolini Pearl Couscous

Ingredients

• 250g sirloin steak
• 200g butternut pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1.5 cm cubes
• 50g feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup pearl couscous
• ½ red onion, cut into thin wedges
• ½ bunch broccolini, cut into 5 cm lengths
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Pepper

Methods

1. Preheat oven to 220°C.
2. Toss pumpkin and onion with oil in a roasting pan. Season with pepper. Roast in the oven for about 15–25 minutes, or until tender. Remove.
3. Meanwhile, cook couscous in a saucepan of boiling water for about 8–10 minutes, or until tender. Add broccolini in last minute of cooking. Drain. Combine with roasted pumpkin and onion and season with pepper.
4. Heat an oiled, non-stick frying pan over medium to high heat. Season beef with pepper and cook for about 3–4 minutes on each side for medium, or until cooked to your liking. Remove. Rest, loosely covered with foil for 5 minutes.
5. Reduce heat on pan a little, add vinegar. Simmer until reduced slightly. Pour vinegar over couscous with any resting juices from beef. Thinly slice beef.
6. Sprinkle feta and walnuts over couscous. Serve with beef. Garnish with pepper. Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Pepper Leaf. Only use the recipe for the meal type specified (i.e. lunch or dinner) to ensure you stay within your daily nutrient requirements. Please note these recipes are for educational purposes only. Always follow the advice of your healthcare professional.