Dinner Tonight: Grilled Steak with Tomatoes and Pesto

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
69%
Dinner Tonight: Grilled Steak with Tomatoes and Pesto
45 min.
2
1008kcal

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Are you ready to impress your dinner guests with a delicious and healthy meal that is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying? Look no further than this delightful recipe for Grilled Steak with Tomatoes and Pesto. Perfectly balanced with fresh ingredients, this dish combines the robust flavors of a juicy strip steak, ripe Brandywine tomatoes, and a vibrant homemade basil pesto that will elevate your dining experience.

What makes this recipe stand out is not just its mouthwatering taste but also its health score of 69, making it a wholesome option for lunch or dinner. Indulging in this gluten-free meal doesn’t mean sacrificing your health goals; with a calorie count of 1008 for two hearty servings, you and your guest can feel good about enjoying a protein-packed dish while indulging in the rich flavors of pesto and grilled vegetables.

Whether you choose to serve the steak sliced or whole, the combination of tender meat, succulent tomatoes, and aromatic pesto creates a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The preparation takes just 45 minutes, allowing you to whip up a gourmet meal without spending all day in the kitchen. So fire up that grill and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this sophisticated yet simple dinner delight!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups basil fresh packed
  • cloves garlic chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoons parmesan grated
  • tablespoons pinenuts 
  • servings salt and pepper black
  • 16 ounce new york strip steak ()
  • large tomatoes 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • grill
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Bring a charcoal grill, gas grill, or grill pan to high heat. Meanwhile, make the pesto.
  2. Place the pine nuts in a non-stick skillet set over medium high heat. When they are fragrant and slightly browned transfer them to a food processor.
  3. Add the basil and garlic. Process until it becomes a paste. With the motor running, drizzle in 4 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in the Parmesan.
  4. Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper, and coat in 1 tablespoon of oil. Set on the hot grill. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes a side for medium-rare. Cooking times will go way down if you are using a thinner steak. Adjust accordingly. Set aside.
  5. Coat the tomatoes in the remaining tablespoon of oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes on one side, flip, and cook for another minute on the other side.
  6. Slice up the steak, or leave it whole.
  7. Serve with the tomato slices. Spoon some of the pesto sauce on top of the tomatoes.
  8. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1008kcal
Protein20.65%
Fat75.39%
Carbs3.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
82.5
Glycemic Load
2.32
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
39.701739349443%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
1.24mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.28mg
Quercetin
1.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1007.57kcal
50.38%
Fat:84.74g
130.36%
Saturated Fat:20.93g
130.8%
Carbohydrates:10.02g
3.34%
Net Carbohydrates:7.12g
2.59%
Sugar:5.27g
5.86%
Cholesterol:184.84mg
61.61%
Sodium:403.19mg
17.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:52.21g
104.43%
Vitamin K:123.29µg
117.42%
Selenium:54.97µg
78.53%
Vitamin B6:1.52mg
75.76%
Vitamin B3:14.2mg
70.98%
Manganese:1.37mg
68.32%
Zinc:9.1mg
60.65%
Vitamin E:8.98mg
59.89%
Phosphorus:579.19mg
57.92%
Vitamin A:2507.78IU
50.16%
Vitamin B12:2.28µg
38.04%
Potassium:1271.1mg
36.32%
Vitamin C:29.19mg
35.38%
Iron:5.28mg
29.32%
Magnesium:107.22mg
26.81%
Copper:0.48mg
24.02%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.29%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.04%
Folate:68.33µg
17.08%
Calcium:168.99mg
16.9%
Vitamin B5:1.59mg
15.94%
Fiber:2.9g
11.62%