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Cocoa Filet Mignon with Creamy Cauliflower Video

This Cocoa Filet Mignon dinner recipe combines two romantic delicacies: chocolate and lean filet. It’s juicy, exotic and very easy to make at home for a special occasion.

 
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Yield: 2 servings of Cocoa Filet Mignon and 4 servings of Creamy Cauliflower

Cocoa Filet Mignon with Creamy Cauliflower

  • 2 filet mignon (6 oz each)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • Cocoa Crust

  • 2 Tbsp 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
  • Creamy Cauliflower

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 cup 2% Milk
  • 2 cups cauliflower, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1 Tbsp margarine
  • Cocoa Filet Mignon

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

    Creamy Cauliflower

    Mix together milk and water in a medium pot and bring to a simmer. Add cauliflower into mixture and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Strain, reserving one cup of milk/water mixture.

    Transfer cauliflower to a blender, adding salt and white pepper and reserved liquid. Purée until fluffy. Add margarine to taste.

    This episode of The Health eCooking™ Show features executive chef Gary Fick of Washington, DC-area restaurant The Crossing at Casey Jones.

    Nutrition facts (per serving):

    Cocoa Filet Mignon:

    Calories: 304; Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 84mg; Sodium: 376mg; Carbohydrates: 3g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 37g;

    Creamy Cauliflower:

    Calories: 65; Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 157mg; Carbohydrates: 6g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 3g

      Last Reviewed: January 2010
     
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