Heart Healthy Cocoa Filet Mignon

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Published 2/7/2022
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic

Cocoa powder, cumin, and cayenne give this restaurant-quality steak recipe a deliciously earthy presence. Creamy cauliflower and steamed spinach round out this gluten-free meal with a simple but elegant flavor.

Total Time
75 minutes
Servings
2
Calories
409
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 2 servings

Filet Mignon

Creamy Cauliflower

Steamed Spinach

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Helpful How-To Video

How to Make Cocoa Filet Mignon

Filet Mignon

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow bowl, combine cocoa powder, cumin, onion powder, cayenne, white pepper, sugar, salt and cinnamon. Roll each filet in cocoa crust mixture to coat all sides thoroughly. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Sear each side of the filets for 1 minute. Transfer filets to a baking dish and roast in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the filets reach an internal temperature of 140°. Remove from oven and allow filets to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Creamy Cauliflower

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, mix together water and milk and bring to a simmer. Add cauliflower into mixture and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender. In a colander, strain cauliflower, reserving 1 cup of milk/water mixture.

  2. Step 2

    Transfer cauliflower to a blender. Add salt, white pepper and reserved liquid. Purée until fluffy. Transfer to a bowl. Add margarine and stir to combine. On 2 plates, arrange filet mignon over cauliflower purée.

Steamed Spinach

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl, toss the steamed spinach with the lemon juice.

  2. Step 2

    On plates, arrange filet mignon over cauliflower purée. Serve steamed spinach on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
6 oz filet, 1/2 cup cauliflower, 1 cup spinach

409
Calories
18
g
Fat
97
mg
Cholesterol
576
mg
Sodium
17
g
Carbs
6
g
Sat. Fat
8
g
Fiber
44
g
Protein
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