Enjoy this sauteed steak flavored with the bounty of the Mediterranean _ olives, walnuts and capers _ in just 15 minutes.
Precooked, packaged couscous takes only 5 minutes to make. It's made from semolina flour and is, in fact, a form of pasta rather than what many people think is a grain. You just boil water, remove from heat, add the couscous cover and let stand. In this case I've added fresh mint and chopped tomatoes to add a fresh flavor that goes well with the steak.
Helpful Hints:
_ Diced fresh tomatoes can be found in the produce section of the supermarket.
_ Use a skillet that just fits the steak to capture the pan juices. A larger skillet will cause the juices to boil off.
Countdown:
_ Bring water for couscous to a boil.
_ Prepare ingredients for steak.
_ Make couscous.
_ Finish steak.
Shopping List:
To buy: { pound beef tenderloin steak, 1 small bottle cayenne pepper, 1 small package walnut pieces, 1 bottle pimento stuffed green olives, 1 box whole wheat couscous, 1 container fresh diced tomatoes and 1 bunch mint.
Staples: olive oil, olive oil spray, fat-free, low-salt chicken broth, salt, black peppercorns.
