Image
main content start
Mediterranean Steak with Minted Couscous
10 min prep time
15 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by
Linda Gassenheimer
Source
The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook
Photo by
Eric Hinders
How to Make Mediterranean Steak with Minted Couscous
The flavors of the Mediterranean have captured the imagination of travelers for centuries. Precooked, packaged couscous takes only 5 minutes to make, so it's a great option for a quick dinner. Couscous is made from semolina flour and is, in fact, a form of pasta even though many people think it is a grain. You just boil water, remove it from the heat, add the couscous, cover, and let it stand. For this recipe, we've added fresh mint and chopped tomatoes to add a fresh flavor that goes well with the steak.
Double Up: Cook some extra steak while you are making this recipe, and save the leftovers for a Steak and Portobello Sandwich later in the week.
10 min prep time
15 min cook time
4servings
5 oz steak with walnut topping, 1 1/2 cups couscous
Print Recipe >
Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, remove the water from the heat and add the couscous. Cover with a lid and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork. Add the tomatoes, mint, olive oil, salt, and 1/4 tsp of the pepper. Cover and set aside.
- Remove the visible fat from the steak.
- Heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Place the steak in the skillet and sear for 2 minutes. Turn the steak over and cook for 2 more minutes, or until it reaches desired doneness.
- Remove the steaks from the skillet.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the skillet with olive oil spray. Add the walnuts, olives, and capers. Saute for 2 minutes.
- Place 1 1/2 cups of the couscous mixture on each of 4 dinner plates. Top with equal portions of the steak. Spoon the walnut mixture over the steak and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 tsp of pepper.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
-
Serving Size
5 oz steak with walnut topping, 1 1/2 cups couscous
- Amount per serving Calories 510
-
Total Fat
18g
- Saturated Fat 3.3g
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 95mg
- Sodium 580mg
-
Total Carbohydrate
42g
- Dietary Fiber 6g
- Total Sugars 4g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 48g
- Potassium 1055mg
- Phosphorous 495mg
Ingredients
water
2 cup
couscous
1 cup
tomato (diced (about 3 cups))
3
chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup
olive oil
2 tbsp
salt
1/4 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp
strip, flank, or skirt steak
1 1/2 lbs
walnut pieces
2 tbsp
pimiento-stuffed green olives (sliced (about 2/3 cup))
16
capers
3 tbsp
Reviews & Ratings