WARM BEEF & VEGGIE AMARANTH SALAD
Ready in 15 minutes • Makes 1 serving
by: Carla Warrilow, Oxygen Magazine
Recipe discovered by Jes, Healthy Eating Dept at Natural Elements
Ingredients:
4 oz boneless beef round, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 red chard leaves
1 baby zucchini, sliced
6 asparagus tips
¼ cup amaranth, cooked
1 cup arugula or spinach
6 grape tomatoes, halved
1 oz fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp olive oil
Dressing:
5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté beef and garlic until slightly browned.
2. Add red chard, zucchini slices and asparagus.
3. When beef is nearly cooked to your preference, stir in amaranth and heat mixture for 1 more minute.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.
5. Plate arugula, then top with skillet mixture, tomatoes, cheese and dressing.