You won’t have any beef with this oh-so-satisfying dish, Chef! Steamed quinoa is loaded with strands of browned beef strips, oven-roasted pumpkin, golden onion wedges, and fresh greens. Drizzle with a creamy lemon-infused cottage cheese and herbacous parsley.
Beef Strips & Quinoa Salad
Beef Strips & Quinoa Salad
with roasted pumpkin chunks
Hands on Time: 20 - 40 minutes
Overall Time: 35 - 55 minutes
Ingredients:
- Beef
- Beef Strips
- Fresh Parsley
- Green Leaves
- Lemon
- Lemons
- Low Fat Cottage Cheese
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Onion
- Onions
- Pumpkin Chunks
- Quinoa
From your kitchen:
- Cooking Spray
- Seasoning (salt & pepper)
- Water
- Paper Towel
ROAST
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the pumpkin and Onion on a roasting tray. Coat in ½ the NOMU rub, and season. Lightly spray with cooking spray and roast in the hot oven until golden, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 15-20 minutes (shifting halfway).
Quinoa
Place the Quinoa in a pot with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain (if necessary). Set aside to steam, about 5 minutes.
Beef
Place a pan over high heat and lightly spray with cooking spray. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel and coat with the remaining rub. When hot, fry the beef strips until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese with the Lemon zest (to taste) and seasoning. Loosen with water in 5ml incriements until drizzling consistency. In a salad bowl, combine the Quinoa, the pumpkin, the onion, the beef, the green leaves, a generous squeeze of lemon juice (to taste) and season.
DINNER IS READY
Dish up the loaded Beef salad and drizzle over the zesty cottage cheese. Garnish with a sprinkle of the parsley and dig in, Chef!
ROAST
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the pumpkin and Onion on a roasting tray. Coat in ½ the NOMU rub, and season. Lightly spray with cooking spray and roast in the hot oven until golden, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 15-20 minutes (shifting halfway).
Quinoa
Place the Quinoa in a pot with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain (if necessary). Set aside to steam, about 5 minutes.
Beef
Place a pan over high heat and lightly spray with cooking spray. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel and coat with the remaining rub. When hot, fry the beef strips until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese with the Lemon zest (to taste) and seasoning. Loosen with water in 5ml incriements until drizzling consistency. In a salad bowl, combine the Quinoa, the pumpkin, the onion, the beef, the green leaves, a generous squeeze of lemon juice (to taste) and season.
DINNER IS READY
Dish up the loaded Beef salad and drizzle over the zesty cottage cheese. Garnish with a sprinkle of the parsley and dig in, Chef!
ROAST
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the pumpkin and Onions on a roasting tray. Coat in ½ the NOMU rub, and season. Lightly spray with cooking spray and roast in the hot oven until golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
Quinoa
Place the Quinoa in a pot with 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain (if necessary). Set aside to steam, about 5 minutes.
Beef
Place a pan over high heat and lightly spray with cooking spray. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel and coat with the remaining rub. When hot, fry the beef strips in small batches until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese with the Lemon zest (to taste) and seasoning. Loosen with water in 5ml incriements until drizzling consistency. In a salad bowl, combine the Quinoa, the pumpkin, the onion, the beef, the green leaves, a generous squeeze of lemon juice (to taste) and season.
DINNER IS READY
Dish up the loaded Beef salad and drizzle over the zesty cottage cheese. Garnish with a sprinkle of the parsley and dig in, Chef!
ROAST
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the pumpkin and Onions on a roasting tray. Coat in ½ the NOMU rub, and season. Lightly spray with cooking spray and roast in the hot oven until golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
Quinoa
Place the Quinoa in a pot with 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain (if necessary). Set aside to steam, about 5 minutes.
Beef
Place a pan over high heat and lightly spray with cooking spray. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel and coat with the remaining rub. When hot, fry the beef strips in small batches until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese with the Lemon zest (to taste) and seasoning. Loosen with water in 5ml incriements until drizzling consistency. In a salad bowl, combine the Quinoa, the pumpkin, the onion, the beef, the green leaves, a generous squeeze of lemon juice (to taste) and season.
DINNER IS READY
Dish up the loaded Beef salad and drizzle over the zesty cottage cheese. Garnish with a sprinkle of the parsley and dig in, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Beef Strips & Quinoa Salad?
The preparation time for Beef Strips & Quinoa Salad with roasted pumpkin chunks is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Beef Strips & Quinoa Salad with roasted pumpkin chunks?
The total time required to make Beef Strips & Quinoa Salad with roasted pumpkin chunks is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Beef Strips & Quinoa Salad provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Beef Strips & Quinoa Salad?
Beef, Beef Strips, Fresh Parsley, Green Leaves, Lemon, Lemons, Low Fat Cottage Cheese, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Onions, Pumpkin Chunks, Quinoa
What is the nutritional information of Beef Strips & Quinoa Salad?
Calories: 479, Carbs: 55 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 49.6 grams, Sugar: 12 grams, Salt: 527.2 grams
How do I prepare Beef Strips & Quinoa Salad?
ROAST: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the pumpkin and onion on a roasting tray. Coat in ½ the NOMU rub, and season. Lightly spray with cooking spray and roast in the hot oven until golden, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 15-20 minutes (shifting halfway). JUST BEFORE SERVING: In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese with the lemon zest (to taste) and seasoning. Loosen with water in 5ml incriements until drizzling consistency. In a salad bowl, combine the quinoa, the pumpkin, the onion, the beef, the green leaves, a generous squeeze of lemon juice (to taste) and season. DINNER IS READY: Dish up the loaded beef salad and drizzle over the zesty cottage cheese. Garnish with a sprinkle of the parsley and dig in, Chef! BEEF: Place a pan over high heat and lightly spray with cooking spray. Pat the beef strips dry with paper towel and coat with the remaining rub. When hot, fry the beef strips until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. QUINOA: Place the quinoa in a pot with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain (if necessary). Set aside to steam, about 5 minutes.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Beef Strips & Quinoa Salad?
Beef, Beef Strips, Fresh Parsley, Green Leaves, Lemon, Lemons, Low Fat Cottage Cheese, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Onions, Pumpkin Chunks, Quinoa
How many calories does Beef Strips & Quinoa Salad have?
479 calories
How much fat content does Beef Strips & Quinoa Salad have?
grams