Beef Caprese with Pearl Couscous and Basil Pesto

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.

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

  1. bring a medium pot of salted water to the boil on high heat (using hot tap water, with the lid on – for couscous).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Toss tomatoes with cooked couscous, beans, mozzarella and a drizzle of olive oil and vinegar. Season.
  5. 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
Protein 46.6g
Carbohydrate 44.7g
Fat 42.1g