Steak with Roasted Vegetables

PreconceptionAmericanEasyServes 230 min

Sliced lean beef steak served alongside roasted broccoli and carrots.

This meal provides a grounding, nutrient-dense foundation for both partners as they prepare for conception. The lean red meat is an excellent source of readily absorbed iron for her, which helps build up protective stores for a future pregnancy, while offering a strong dose of zinc to support his sperm production. The colorful mix of roasted broccoli and carrots adds vital antioxidants that protect both egg and sperm quality along the way.

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One serving≈590 kcal · 46 g protein

Calories590 kcal

Protein46 g

Carbs30 g · 9.5g sugar

Fat34 g · 10.2g sat

Fiber11 g

Sodium1,422 mg

Folate224 mcg DFE

Iron5.4 mg

Calcium217 mg

Choline212 mg

Iodine135 mcg

Vitamin D6.8 IU

Vitamin B122.7 mcg

DHA + EPA3.6 mg

Zinc9 mg

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Ingredients

12 oz flank steak
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
3 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt, divided
½ tsp black pepper, divided

Method

1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2Toss the broccoli florets and carrot sticks with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet.
3Roast the vegetables for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned at the edges.
4While the vegetables roast, rub the flank steak with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
5Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, or until it reaches your desired temperature.
6Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
7Serve the sliced steak alongside the roasted broccoli and carrots.

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