Lunch: Spice-Rubbed Steak with Spinach Couscous

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Just because a dish is savory doesn't mean you have to avoid sweet elements. Here, cinnamon and golden raisins provide a nice contrast to smoky steak and nutty couscous tossed with spinach.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon, Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Spice-Rubbed Steak with Spinach Couscous

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. olive oil
4 small sirloin or Newport steaks
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 c. couscous
1/3 c. golden raisins
4 c. baby spinach
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Heat 2 tsp of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with the chili powder, cinnamon, and 1 ⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper, and cook, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Meanwhile, place the couscous and raisins in a medium bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups hot water and let sit for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Add the spinach, lemon juice, remaining 2 Tbsp oil, and 1 ⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve with the steak.

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