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Pork Steak with Lentils, Mushrooms and Kale

This pork steak with lentils, mushrooms and kale is a wholesome, protein-rich meal that's simple enough for a midweek supper but also smart enough to serve when you're entertaining. The tender pork is paired with a hearty lentil and vegetable base, creating a balanced meal that's both satisfying and full of flavour. Pork fillet is naturally lean and high in protein, while the lentils add fibre and extra protein. Kale contributes calcium and other nutrients, making this a nourishing dish that can support bone health as part of a balanced diet. Serve with vegetable mash, cooked buckwheat, brown rice or quinoa to make it a complete meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Cuisine: French
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pork steaks
  • 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 leek sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves sliced
  • 100 g mushrooms sliced
  • 1 x 400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ chicken stock cube
  • 2 large handfuls kale roughly chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Olive oil for cooking

Method
 

  1. Spread 2 Tbsps of the Dijon mustard over the pork fillets and leave to marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, slice the leek, garlic and mushrooms.
  3. Heat a little olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the leek, garlic and mushrooms for about 8 minutes until softened, adding a splash of water if needed.
  4. Stir in the lentils, apple cider vinegar, crumbled stock cube, lemon juice and the remaining Dijon mustard. Add a splash of water, cover and simmer gently over a low heat.
  5. Stir in the chopped kale and cook for 4–5 minutes, or until just tender.
  6. Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan or barbecue until hot. Sear the pork fillets for about 30 seconds on each side.
  7. Reduce the heat and continue cooking, turning the fillets every minute until cooked through. The exact cooking time will depend on their thickness, so take care not to overcook them.
  8. Leave the pork to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  9. Serve the sliced pork over the lentils, mushrooms and kale with vegetable mash, buckwheat, brown rice or quinoa.