Pan Fried Polenta with Spicy Steak

This dish was quick to make and tasted great! I hope you enjoy it!

serves 6 ( 7 points +)

• 4 tsp. canola oil divided
• ¾ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• 1-½ lbs. flank steak
• 1 ( 16 oz) tube of polenta, sliced into 12 slices
• ½ c. fresh cilantro
• ½ c. queso fresco
• ¾ c. refrigerated salsa ( or homemade)

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Combine 1 tsp. oil with spices. Rub over steak. Cook steak until desired doneness. Let stand 10 minutes and slice thinly across the grain.
Meanwhile, brush polenta slices with remaining 1 T. oil. Cook for 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
Arrange 2 polenta slices on each plate. Top with 3 oz. steak, salsa, cilantro and queso fresco.

adapted from "Cooking Light"