Jerk-spiced Sirloin Steak with Quinoa, Courgette & Green Beans
Big flavour, sensible numbers. This Caribbean plate pairs sirloin steak with quinoa for 61g protein and roughly 585 kcal.
Ingredients
- 170g Sirloin Steak
- 120g quinoa
- 80g courgette
- 80g green beans
- 2 tsp jerk seasoning
- 80g pineapple
- 15g lime
- 15g spring onions
- fresh thyme
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and green beans, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.
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Bring the steak to room temperature, season, and sear in a smoking-hot pan for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
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4
Rub the protein in jerk seasoning and lime juice. Griddle the pineapple slices for 2 minutes each side until charred, then dice into a quick salsa with spring onion.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and green beans for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: quinoa first, then the veg and sirloin steak, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh thyme.
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