Sunflower Beef Tournedos

Ingredients:

• 600 grams of beef tenderloin
• 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 100 grams of sunflower seeds
• 1 cup spinach leaves
• 100 grams of feta cheese cubes
• 1 tablespoon of balsamic reduction

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the beef tenderloin and rub them in with your fingers.
3. Heat the sunflower oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the garlic until it turns golden brown.
4. Add the beef tenderloin to the skillet and sear it on all sides until it develops a crust.
5. Transfer the beef to an ovenproof dish and roast it in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
6. While the beef is roasting, heat a pan over medium heat and toast the sunflower seeds until they turn a light gold.
7. Once the beef is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
8. Slice the beef into tournedos and serve it on a bed of spinach leaves, sprinkle with toasted sunflower seeds, and feta cheese cubes, and drizzle with the balsamic reduction.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 490
• Protein: 55 grams
• Fat: 27 grams
• Carbs: 15 grams

Plating:

On a large white plate, create a bed of vibrant green spinach leaves. Place the sliced Sunflower Beef Tournedos on top, showing off the cooked beef’s juicy pink interior. Sprinkle the toasted sunflower seeds and crumbled feta cheese all over, giving the dish an attractive contrast. Drizzle the balsamic reduction in a zigzag pattern across the dish for a gourmet touch. The aim is a meal that not only tastes good, but also looks appetizing and inviting.