Mediterranean Couscous and Flank Steak
Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1½ lb flank steak
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 lemon
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 (7.6-oz) pkg whole wheat couscous (such as Near East)
- 1 pint multicolored cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 English cucumber, quartered and thinly sliced
- 3 Tbsp refrigerated Italian herb paste (from a 4-oz tube)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Season steak with salt and pepper; let stand 5 minutes.
- Grate rind and squeeze juice from lemon.
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak, and cook 6 minutes per side or to desired doneness.
- Let stand 5 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain.
- Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions; fluff with a fork, and spoon into a large bowl.
- Stir in 2 Tbsp oil, lemon rind, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber and Italian herb paste.
- Serve couscous with steak; sprinkle each serving with cheese.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 lb asparagus, ends trimmed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Toss asparagus with oil, salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast 10 minutes or until browned and crisp-tender.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
430
|
70
|
500
|
| Fat (g) | 18 | 5 | 23 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Protein (g) | 33 | 3 | 36 |
| Carb (g) | 33 | 6 | 39 |
| Fiber (g) | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Sodium (mg) | 512 | 163 | 675 |
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