Not Your Daddy's Steak and Potatoes

Not Your Daddy's Steak and Potatoes
Makes 4 servings



Now your daddy probably likes a nice thick cut of steak with some white potatoes on the side, but how about a healthier alternative? Try sweet potatoes and some other vegetables that we often lack in our diets! This is filling and lighter, without the heart attack on the side, plus it comes with a side of toast!

Ingredients:

Steak

• 1 piece of flat iron steak - this is an incredibly tender cut of beef that is inexpensive! About $8 a piece and is enough for four people, that's totally a bargain.
• salt and pepper

Sweet potatoes

• 3 to 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Broccoli

• 1 bag of frozen broccoli

Toast

• 1 loaf of ciabatta bread, sliced into 1/4 - 1/2 inch slices
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 large piece of fresh mozzarella, sliced thinly
• black pepper

Directions:

Steak

1. Generously salt and pepper, more pepper than salt, both sides of the steak, making sure to press the pepper into it.
2. Cook on the range in a large skillet with some olive oil or on a grill, approximately 5-6 minutes on each side, depending on how you like your steak cooked. 5-6 minutes will give you a perfect medium, but cook times will vary based on your cookware.
   
3. Remove the steak from heat, let it rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting. Slice into 1/4 inch slices on a bias.

Sweet potatoes

1. Peel the potatoes and dice into 1/2 inch pieces. Place into a pot and add enough water to cover the pieces by at least one (1) inch.
   
2. Boil the sweet potatoes until they are tender and a fork can go all the way through the pieces. Remove the from water and set aside.

Broccoli

1. Rather than draining the sweet potatoes, you can use a slotted spoon and remove the pieces, then add the frozen broccoli to the boiling water. Cook the broccoli until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Be sure not to over-cook your broccoli!!

Toast

1. Place the sliced ciabatta bread onto a baking sheet and drizzle a little bit of olive oil on both sides. Bake the bread on both sides for about 4 minutes on each side at 325 F, or until crisp.
2. Take the garlic clove, slice off the end so you get a flat surface. Rub both sides of the toast with the garlic to add some garlic flavor.
3. Add the thinly sliced mozzarella to each slice of toast and place under the broiler until the cheese is melted and golden. About 3-4 minutes. Add some black pepper on top and serve.

Plate all of the components together and you've got a great meal!



Enjoy,

the cooking herb

A Filling Frittata

Filling Frittata
Makes ~6 servings



Want something quick, filling, healthy, and delicious? A frittata is the answer for you!

Ingredients:

• 7 oz turkey ham, cubed into 1/2 inch pieces (you can use whatever type of meat you like, sausage, ham, chicken, tofu, etc.)
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 1/2 small onion, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 1 scallion, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 8 large eggs, *note - I used 6 egg whites and 2 whole eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of salt - I only used a little bit of salt, because the ham was already salty
  
• black pepper to taste
  

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients together.
2. In a large skillet**, add the olive oil and heat on medium-high heat. Add the egg mixture and cooking for approximately 7 minutes, or until the eggs look nearly done.
3. Remove the skillet from the range and place it under the broiler for another 7 minutes, or until the frittata is cooked all the way through and firm; the eggs should look golden on top.

**Note: use an oven-safe skillet and remember to use oven mitts, because the skillet will be hot!!

You can eat the frittata alone or with a side salad.



Enjoy,

the cooking herb