Mexican Chipotle Lime Steak with Roasted Zucchini
Bold chipotle-lime steak with smoky char and a low-carb roasted zucchini side.

Total
42 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
22 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 450 g Sirloin steak
- 2 tsp Chipotle powder
- 3 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 700 g Zucchini
- 1 small Red onion(optional)
- 0.25 cup Cilantro(optional)
- 2 tbsp Water(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice steak into thick portions. Pat dry.
- 2
Mix chipotle powder, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper into a paste. Rub over steak.
- 3
Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F. Toss zucchini (and red onion if using) with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a sheet pan.
- 4
Roast zucchini 12 minutes, then push to one side and add steak to the pan (or roast steak separately).
- 5
Roast steak 8–10 minutes for medium-rare (rest 5 minutes).
- 6
If you see browned bits, deglaze the pan with 2 tbsp water and scrape; spoon over steak.
- 7
Finish with cilantro and extra lime juice.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
460
23% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 560 mg |
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