High Protein
Lemon Herb Beef & Broccoli Noodles for a Weeknight Meal with Sesame Greens
Lemon Herb gives this dish its main character; Sesame Greens adds an easy extra layer of vegetables. The recipe brings lean beef, broccoli, and whole-grain noodles together faster than takeout and is streamlined for the busiest part of the week.
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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
Make it happen
Directions
- 1
Cook the noodles until just tender. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
- 2
Toss beef with cornstarch and salt. Sear in avocado oil over high heat for 3–4 minutes; transfer.
- 3
Add broccoli, bell pepper, broth, and flavor ingredients. Cover and steam for 4 minutes.
- 4
Return beef and noodles to the skillet. Toss until the sauce clings, adding cooking water as needed. Finish and serve.
- 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.