Matbucha Salad with Steak & Quinoa

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Prep in 10 High protein 5 plants

Matbucha Salad with Steak & Quinoa

Prep time: 0 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Moroccan
Food group: Beef

Whisk yourself off to North Africa with our spin on the Moroccan warm salad, matbucha. You’ll top the blend of roasted veg and herbs with pan-sizzled grass-fed British steaks, rubbed in a fragrant spice mix.

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  1. Preheat the oven to 240C / fan 220C / gas mark 9. Boil a kettle. Deseed the pepper and cut into 2cm squares. Thinly slice the chilli (remove the seeds for less heat). Cut the onion into wedges. Peel the garlic cloves. Quarter the tomatoes. Add all to a lined baking tray with the chilli flakes (to taste) and honey. Drizzle over 1/2 tbsp oil and roast for 25-30 mins, until golden and soft.
  2. Heat a large saucepan filled with salted boiling water on a high heat. Add the quinoa and boil for 13-14 mins, until cooked, then drain. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat a medium frying pan with 1/2 tbsp oil on a medium-high heat. Season the steaks with half the Moroccan seasoning and a pinch of sea salt. Add to the pan and cook until golden brown (as a guide: 3-4 mins on each side for medium-rare or 5-6 mins on each side for well-done). Rest for a few minutes before serving.
  4. Finely chop the parsley. Once cooked, roughly mash the roasted veg into a chunky sauce, then stir in most of the parsley. Slice the steaks and serve with the sauce and quinoa. Garnish with any remaining parsley.

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