Strip Steak with Roasted Acorn Squash and Sprouted Lentils

A hearty and nutritious dish featuring perfectly seared strip steak served with sprouted red lentils tossed in horseradish-pumpkin seed pesto, accompanied by roasted acorn squash and topped with marinated feta, almonds, and additional pesto.

2 servings
32 min

Ingredients

  • 1 piece boneless strip steak
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 cup Sprouted Red Lentils
  • 2 tablespoons Horseradish-Pumpkin Seed Pesto
  • 1 to taste Marinated Feta
  • 1 serving Roasted Squash
  • 2 tablespoons chopped almonds

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat a dry medium skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Season steak all over with salt and pepper and cook, turning several times, until lightly charred, 7-9 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest at least 15 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.

    24 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, toss lentils with 2 Tbsp. pesto in a small bowl and season with salt.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Divide lentil mixture between shallow bowls or plates and top with steak and some feta and roasted squash. Finish with a handful of almonds. Serve with more pesto alongside.

    5 min