Spiced-Rubbed Steak with Spinach Couscous
Serves 1
Active: 15 min.
Total: 15 min.
Ingredients
3 tsp olive oil
1 small sirloin or Newport steak (1 in. thick; about 6 oz.)
1/4 tsp chili powder
Pinch ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup couscous
2 Tbsp golden raisins
1 cup baby spinach
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1. Heat 1 tsp oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with the chili powder, cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp each salt and pepper, and cook, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
2. Meanwhile, place the couscous and raisins in a medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup hot water and let sit for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Add the spinach, lemon juice, remaining 2 tsp oil, and 1/8 tsp each salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve with the steak.
Woman's Day, January 2011, p. 130.
