Treat yourself and that special someone to a sumptuous dinner at home. This fanciful recipe combines two romantic delicacies: filet mignon and chocolate. Flavorful cocoa powder and dried spices are used as a rub for the filet, which is pan seared and oven baked for a lush and luscious entrée that’s sure to delight.

This recipe is heart healthy. This recipe is diabetes friendly.

Ingredients

• 2 6-ounce filet mignon
• 2 tsp olive oil

Cocoa crust

• 2 Tbsps cocoa powder
• 1 Tbsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Preparation

1. Coat both sides of each filet with the cocoa crust mixture thoroughly.
2. Pan sear each side of the filet for 60 seconds in olive oil (optional).
3. Transfer filet to a baking dish and roast in the oven at 350 degrees until the filet reaches an internal temperature of 155 degrees.
4. Let the filet rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow it to cook fully.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Recipe Yields 2 Servings
Calories 304
Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 84 mg
Sodium 376 mg
Carbohydrates 3 g
Fiber 2 g
Protein 37 g

Creamy Cauliflower Puree

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup skim milk (Non Lactaid only)
• 1/2 cup 2% Milk (Non Lactaid only)
• 2 cups cauliflower, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1Tbsp margarine

Preparation

1. Mix together milk and water in a medium pot and bring it to a simmer.  Add cauliflower into mixture and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender.  Strain, reserving one cup of milk/water mixture.
2. Transfer cauliflower to a blender, adding salt and white pepper and reserved liquid. Puree until fluffy. Add margarine to taste.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Yields  4 servings
Calories 65
Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Sodium 157 mg
Carbohydrate 6 g
Fiber 1 g
Protein 3 g