Steak with Sweet Potato and Parsnip Chips
DinnerThis is a straightforward recipe that is still super-tasty and satisfying. Sweet potato and parsnip chips together enable a sustained release of energy to your body.
Calories694kcal
Carbs80g
Protein44g
Fats22g
For Intensive ExercisePerformance Benefits
A high-protein and carbohydrate meal that’s ideal for pre or post-exercise performance. It can also support carb-loading prior to an event or performance.
Health Benefits
This recipe is a good source of iron, a mineral Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body, and myoglobin, a protein that provides oxygen to muscles.
Expert Tips
Be careful not to consume too close to exercise, as its high fibre and fat content will make it harder to digest.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking tray
- Non-stick oven-proof griddle pan
Ingredients
- 1 Sirloin steak (ribeye or fillet)
- 2 Parsnip (peeled and cut into thin strips)
- 2 Sweet potato (cut into thin strips)
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Cumin (ground)
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 clove Garlic (peeled and crushed)
- 1 handful Thyme leaves
Instructions
- Remove the steak from the fridge, unwrap from its packaging and allow it to come to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C.
- In a bowl toss the parsnip and sweet potato pieces together with some olive oil, cumin and salt.
- Spread in a single layer on a baking tray and bake for 15 to 30 minutes (depending on the size of the strips) or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Meanwhile, prepare your steak. Brush each side with a little olive oil, rub in the fresh garlic and season with some salt. Put the steak in a hot non-stick oven-proof griddle pan and cook for about 2 minutes on each side.
- Transfer to the oven for 4 to 5 minutes.
- When the steak is cooked to your liking, remove from the oven, put on a warmed plate and allow to rest for about 4 minutes.
- Remove your veg chips from the oven and sprinkle generously with the thyme leaves, and extra salt and pepper to taste. Serve with the steak.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 694kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 44gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 22.8gTrans Fat: 0.32gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1464mgPotassium: 3281mgFiber: 20.4gSugar: 36.4gVitamin A: 3140ugVitamin C: 143mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 9.2mg
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