Perfect for: Lunch, dinner, or post-workout recovery
Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
🛒 Ingredients:
- 2 steak fillets (~200g each, or preferred cut)
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (~400g)
- 75g long-stemmed broccoli or asparagus
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Fresh rosemary (optional)
🔥 Instructions:
- Prepare sweet potato mash:
Boil sweet potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with cinnamon, salt, and pepper until smooth. - Cook steak:
Rub steaks with olive oil, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Grill or pan-sear steaks to your preferred doneness.
During cooking, baste with butter and fresh rosemary for added flavor. - Prepare broccoli/asparagus:
Quickly blanch broccoli or asparagus in boiling water, then sauté in a pan with butter, salt, pepper, and crushed garlic until lightly browned and tender. - Serve:
Plate the steak over a bed of sweet potato mash alongside the sautéed broccoli or asparagus.
✅ Why This Works:
This meal combines lean protein, complex carbs, and fiber-rich vegetables for a balanced plate. The sweet potato’s natural sweetness pairs perfectly with the spiced steak, while the greens add crunch, antioxidants, and freshness.
