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Sesame Greens-Topped Lemon Herb Beef & Broccoli Noodles — Make-Ahead

Familiar groceries become a make-ahead meal with lemon herb flavor and Sesame Greens. The result brings lean beef, broccoli, and whole-grain noodles together faster than takeout with an easy extra layer of vegetables.

LunchDinnerDairy-freeHigh-proteinSkilletStovetopTakeout-inspired30 minutesFamily favoriteMake aheadExtra greens
Prep6 min
Cook17 min
Serves5
Total23 min
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What you’ll need

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain
  • 8 oz whole-grain spaghetti or noodles
  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 3 cups baby greens
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
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Make it happen

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the noodles until just tender. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.

  2. 2

    Toss beef with cornstarch and salt. Sear in avocado oil over high heat for 3–4 minutes; transfer.

  3. 3

    Add broccoli, bell pepper, broth, and flavor ingredients. Cover and steam for 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Return beef and noodles to the skillet. Toss until the sauce clings, adding cooking water as needed. Finish and serve.

  5. 5

    Wilt the greens in the hot pan for one minute and finish with the sesame seeds.

Estimated per serving

Nutrition at a glance

Recipe makes 5 servings. Values are planning estimates, not medical advice.

1 portion
600calories41gprotein57gcarbs23gfat9gfiber746mgsodium