Spiced beef couscous salad

Serves: 4
Time to make: 30 mins

Total cost: $ 24.00 / $ 6.00 per serve

(at time of publication)

Ingredients

600g pumpkin, thinly sliced
2 medium-sized red onions, cut in wedges
600g rump steak, trimmed
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ¼ cups wholemeal couscous
1 cup fresh coriandercilantroX
200g green beans, halved lengthways
2 tablespoons balsamic dressing (made with 2 parts balsamic vinegar : 1 part olive oil)

Instructions

1 Spray a grill pan with cooking oil and set over a medium–high heat. Cook pumpkin and onions, turning, for 6-8 minutes or until golden and tender. Transfer grilled vegetables to a large bowl.

2 Sprinkle both sides of steak with seasonings and cook, turning once, for 3-4 minutes each side or until done to your liking. Transfer to a plate, cover with tinfoil to keep warm and set aside.

3 Place couscous in a large heatproof bowl. Add 1½ cups boiling water, cover and set aside for 5 minutes or until couscous has absorbed water. Use a fork to separate and fluff couscous grains. Add half the coriander.

4 Meanwhile, bring a medium-sized saucepan of water to the boil. Add beans and cook for 1 minute or until just tender. Refresh beans in cold water then drain well.

5 Cut steak in thin slices. Divide couscous among plates. Top with steak, grilled veges and beans.

6 Drizzle salad with balsamic dressing, garnish with remaining coriander and serve.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Kilojoules 2030kJ

Calories 484cal

Protein 45g

Total fat 13g

–Saturated fat 4g

Carbohydrates 45g

–Sugars 9g

Dietary fibre 9g

Sodium 90mg

Calcium 100mg

Iron 7mg

Note: Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. For a guide to purchasing healthier packaged goods and general grocery items see here.