Beef Caprese with Pearl Couscous and Basil Pesto
Ready in 20 minutes
• Serves 2
This dish most recently appeared in Ready in 20 (3 Nights For 2) on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
This dish most recently appeared in Ready in 20 (3 Nights For 2) on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Ingredients
Beef Caprese
- 1 pack pearl couscous
- 1 pack green beans
- 1 pack beef sirloin steaks
- 4 vine tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 pack mini mozzarella balls
To Serve
- Basil pesto
- Basil
Steps
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bring a medium pot of salted water to the boil on high heat (using hot tap water, with the lid on – for couscous).
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Heat a drizzle of oil in a large fry-pan on high heat. Pat beef dry, season and cook for 3-4 minutes each side (for medium), or until cooked to your liking. Wrap in foil to rest.
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Add couscous to boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, add whole beans to pot, and continue to cook for 3 more minutes, until beans and couscous are tender. Drain well.
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Toss tomatoes with cooked couscous, beans, mozzarella and a drizzle of olive oil and vinegar. Season.
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slice beef and serve on couscous. Top with basil pesto, basil, and any resting juices. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.
Nutritional Information
Energy |
3111 kj 744 kcal |
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Protein | 46.6g |
Carbohydrate | 44.7g |
Fat | 42.1g |