Tomato & Basil Sirloin Steak, Soft Polenta & Spinach Plate
A punchy Italian bowl: sirloin steak with soft polenta, courgette and spinach. Around 653 kcal and 65g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 170g Sirloin Steak
- 200g polenta
- 80g courgette
- 80g spinach
- 200g chopped tomatoes
- 9g garlic
- 5g olive oil
- a handful of fresh basil
- 8g parmesan
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and spinach, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Whisk the polenta into simmering stock and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
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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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Gently fry the garlic in the olive oil, add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10-12 minutes until rich. Tear in the basil at the end.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and spinach for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: soft polenta first, then the veg and sirloin steak, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the parmesan.
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