Beef sirloin orange & french lentils

This delicious beef sirloin, orange and lentils dish is not only a nutritional power house but are also filled with iconic Saskatchewan flavours. This dish is topped with a Saskatoon berries and cherry balsamic. Within minutes, you will discover the flavours of orange, pumpkin seeds, kale, roasted eggplant and beets as well as perfectly grilled mustard maple beef ribeye. Pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy this delicious evening.

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You Will Need

knife
parchment paper or non-stick sheet
baking sheet
medium pot
cutting board
colander / strainer
BBQ

Preparation

1

Cook the lentils: Turn on the oven to 400F to cook the vegetables. In the sink, place the lentils in a strainer and rinse it well. In a pot, add the lentils, bay leaf, water depending on the size of your pot ( 2 cups, 4 cups, 6 cups), The water should cover the lentils by at least 3-4 inches.

Bring to a boil on medium heat, then reduce heat, add salt (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 1/2 tsp), and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are just tender, adding more water if necessary. Be sure not to overcook them. When the lentils are done, drain them well using a strainer. Put the lentils back in the pot and set aside.

No lentil modification – Cook the rice blend: Add the rice blend, water (1 3/4 cup, 3 1/2 cups, 5 1/4 cups) and salt (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 1/2 tsp) in a medium pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes then fluff with a fork.

2

Prepare the vegetables: While the lentils are cooking, wash and clean all produce. Peel the beets. Cut in 1 cm dices. Cut the eggplant in 1 cm dices.

3

Cook the vegetables: Heat up the bbq to 400F* for the steak. Place the beets and eggplant dices on a baking sheet lined with parchment or non stick liner. Drizzle the vegetables with oil (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 1/2 tsp), sprinkle with salt (1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp) and pepper (1 pinch, 1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp). Cook for about 15-20 minutes in the oven or until the vegetables are cooked through and are starting to become golden. *Note: If you can’t cook the beef on the BBQ, it is recommended to cook the steak in a hot, lightly oiled pan.

4

Cook the beef ribeye: When the bbq is hot, cook the mustard maple beef sirloin until desired temperature. For medium cook about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the steak from bbq and set aside on a plate. Cover with foil and let rest for a few minutes before slicing. This will ensure the steak stays juicy.

Note: Ensure the Beef steaks reach a minimal internal temperature of 130F

Remove Steak from the grill at the following temperature based on desired doneness:
Rare: 130 to 135°F
Medium Rare: 140°F
Medium: 155°F
Well Done: 165°F

5

Prepare the orange: Cut the orange in slices: Start by slicing off the ends of the orange. Place the orange on one of its cut surfaces, then insert the knife blade into the space between the flesh and the skin at an angle that matches the contour of the fruit. When all the skin is removed slice the orange in 1/2 cm slices.

6

Dress the lentils, plate, garnish & serve: Remove the hard centre of the kale and cut the kale in about 1 cm slices. Add the Saskatoon berry & cherry balsamic dressing to the pot with the lentils and combine. Cut the mustard maple beef ribeye in 1 cm slices. In individual bowls, place kale & spinach, lentils, cooked beets and eggplant, pumpkin seeds, mustard maple beef ribeye and orange slices. Serve.

Bon Appétit

Ingredients

Included

2 Portions

4 Portions

6 Portions

French lentils & bay leaf

1/2 cup

1 cup

1 1/2 cup

Beet

150 gr

300 gr

450 gr

Eggplant

150 gr

300 gr

450 gr

Mustard maple beef

200 gr

400 gr

600 gr

Saskatoon berry & cherry dressing

1/4 cup

1/2 cup

3/4 cup

Kale & Spinach

40 gr

80 gr

120 gr

Orange

Pumpkin seeds

2 tbsp

1/4 cup

1/3 cup

water

2 cups

4 cups

6 cups

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr. Craig Herrington, Naturopath

BEETS
Interestingly, using an anti-bacterial mouthwash, prevents the conversion of the active ingredient from beets and eliminates most beneficial effects.

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietician

Cooking for kids?
Feel free to slowly introduce new vegetables to kids.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help with step 6 by:

Cook the lentils
Dressing the lentils , plate, garnish & serve

Recommended Wine Pairing

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Alcohol: 12%
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CAMPO VIEJO TEMPRANILLO
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