SERVES: 2
PREP & COOK TIME: 30 MINS

INGREDIENTS
SERVES: 2
PREP & COOK TIME: 30 MINS

250 g kumara, cut into 2 cm cubes
2 Tbsp. olive oil
280 g lean beef (e.g. sirloin), cut into 2 cm
strips, seasoned with salt and pepper
1/2 bag of leaves (e.g. rocket, baby spinach, or
mixed)
4 cherry tomatoes (or 1 medium tomatoes),
chopped
1/2 small red onion, diced
2 Tbsp. crushed peanuts, for garnish
Dressing:
2 Tbsp. low-sodium (salt) soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed (OR 1 tsp. minced)
1 tsp. minced ginger
1/2 Tbsp. coconut sugar
1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 200°C. Line an oven tray with baking
paper.
1. Toss kumara pieces with half the olive oil, and season
with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until
golden and crispy.
2. To make the sauce, mix the soy, garlic, ginger, sugar,
and vinegar in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Heat the remaining olive oil in a pan over high heat.
Cook beef for about 2 minutes on each side (this is for
approx. med-rare, try more or less depending on your
preference).
4. In a large bowl, mix leaves with tomato, red onion and
kumara.
5. Divide salad between plates. Add beef strips and drizzle
everything with soy and ginger dressing. Garnish with
crushed peanuts.

NUTRITION INFO (PER SERVE)

CALORIES; 472 kcal
PROTEIN; 38 g
FAT; 18 g

CARBOHYDRATE; 38 g
FIBRE; 6 g
SUGAR; 12 g

NOTES
Substitutions and/or additions will change the nutrient value of the recipe
Additions: Add fresh herbs such as coriander, fresh chilli, other salad ingredients such as cucumber,
capsicum.
Alternatives: Sub beef for another protein of your choice, sub kumara for another root veg or pumpkin.
Gluten free: use GF tamari sauce instead of soy sauce. Ensure peanuts gluten free.
Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Keep salad separate from the kumara and beef so as to keep salad leaves fresh.

Sarah Mitchell Weston (PhD) is a Registered Nutritionist at belle époque nutrition in Grey Lynn. Sarah specialises in weight management, gut health, and sport nutrition, providing evidence based advice and personalised food plans. Appointments available in person or online, contact [email protected] for enquiries or to book.