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Middle Eastern Steak & Rice Pilaf
Lightning Prep
Middle Eastern Steak & Rice Pilaf

with Tzatziki, Almonds & Smoky Roasted Veggies

Difficulty: 1/3
Middle East

Marinating is the trick to juicy, tender, flavor-infused meat. The only problem? Foresight, planning, time...yeah, you’re busy enough during the week! As always, we’ve got you covered. This stellar steak comes pre-marinated(!) in Middle Eastern spices. And the flavor explosion doesn’t stop there: on the side, there’s garlicky, stock-simmered basmati rice, smoky roasted carrots and zucchini, homemade tzatziki, and crunchy almonds. The best part, though? Everything comes together in just 30 minutes. How’s that for a weeknight win?

Allergens

Milk
Tree Nuts

Utensils

Baking Sheet
Small pot
Large Pan
Small Bowl
Peeler
Grater

Tags

Lightning Prep
Ingredients
Carrots

Carrots

6 ounce

Persian Cucumber

Persian Cucumber

1 unit

Lemon

Lemon

1 unit

Basmati Rice

Basmati Rice

0.5 cup

Yogurt

Yogurt

2 tablespoon

Middle Eastern Spiced Steak

Middle Eastern Spiced Steak

9 ounce

Zucchini

Zucchini

1 unit

Garlic

Garlic

1 clove

Smoked Paprika

Smoked Paprika

1 teaspoon

Chicken Stock Concentrate

Chicken Stock Concentrate

1 unit

Sour Cream

Sour Cream

2 tablespoon

Almonds

Almonds

0.5 ounce

Chili Flakes

Chili Flakes

1 teaspoon

Butter

Butter

1 tablespoon

Olive Oil

Olive Oil

4 teaspoon

Salt

Salt

Pepper

Pepper

Preparation
1
Prep

• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. • Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Trim and halve zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick half-moons. Trim and grate cucumber on the largest holes of a box grater. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Quarter lemon. • 4 SERVINGS: Adjust racks to top and middle positions.

2
Roast Veggies

• Toss carrots and zucchini on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. • Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 18-22 minutes. • 4 SERVINGS: Divide veggies between 2 sheets. Roast carrots on top rack and zucchini on middle rack.

3
Cook Rice

• Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Reserve a pinch of garlic (you’ll use it in the tzatziki); add remaining garlic to pot. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. • Stir in rice, ¾ cup water, stock concentrate, and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve. • 4 SERVINGS: Use a medium pot and 1½ cups water.

4
Make Tzatziki

• While rice cooks, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, sour cream, half the cucumber (taste and add more from there if desired), juice from 1 lemon wedge, and a big pinch of salt. Stir in reserved garlic if desired. • 4 SERVINGS: Squeeze in juice from 2 lemon wedges.

5
Cook Steak

• Season steak* with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. • Add steak and cook until browned on first side, 4-7 minutes. Flip, reduce heat to medium, and cook until browned and cooked to desired doneness, 4-7 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board to rest.

6
Serve

• Fluff rice with a fork and stir in 1 TBSP butter. Divide between bowls. Arrange veggies on one side of rice. • Slice steak against the grain and arrange next to veggies. Top with tzatziki and almonds. Sprinkle with chili flakes if desired. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side. • 4 SERVINGS: Stir in 2 TBSP butter. • TIP: Toast your almonds before garnishing if you like.

Nutrition per serving

3222

kJ

Energy (kJ)

770

kcal

Calories

44

g

Fat

15

g

Saturated Fat

67

g

Carbohydrate

12

g

Sugar

7

g

Dietary Fiber

32

g

Protein

110

mg

Cholesterol

620

mg

Sodium

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