Pan-Seared Sirloin and Cottage Cheese Power Plate
Juicy pan-seared sirloin steak bites served over low-fat cottage cheese with crisp cucumber and cherry tomatoes. A fast, high-protein lunch assembled in under 15 minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Karen + Lila
Karen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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You can prepare the cucumber and cherry tomatoes ahead of time to make assembly even faster.
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Instructions
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Pat 4
Pat 4.5 oz (130g) top sirloin steak dry with a paper towel and cut into bite-sized 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes; season evenly with salt and black pepper.
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Heat 0.5 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering, about 2 minutes.
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Add 1 minced garlic clove and the…
Add 1 minced garlic clove and the steak bites to the hot pan; sear without moving for 2 minutes until a brown crust forms.
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Stir steak bites and cook for another…
Stir steak bites and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until browned on all sides, then remove the skillet from heat and let rest for 2 minutes.
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Place 0.65 cup cottage cheese onto a plate or bowl as the base.
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Top with 0.5 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 0.5 cup sliced cucumber, and the warm garlic sirloin bites.
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Serve immediately
Serve immediately.
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