Flank Steak and Grilled Veggie Pita

Health score
37%
Flank Steak and Grilled Veggie Pita
230 min.
4
531kcal

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Ingredients

  • cups baby arugula washed
  • servings balsamic vinegar 
  • pinch cayenne pepper 
  • teaspoons coriander toasted
  •  flank steak trimmed
  •  garlic cloves smashed finely chopped
  • servings kosher salt 
  •  lime zest juiced
  • servings olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.3 pound parmigiano shaved
  •  pita pockets whole-wheat
  • large onion red cut into 1/2-inch rounds
  •  bell peppers red yellow (of each)
  • large zucchini 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • grill
  • aluminum foil
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Watch how to make this recipe.
  2. Combine the garlic, coriander, cayenne, lime and pinch of salt with enough olive oil to make a loose paste. Coat the flank steak, cover with plastic wrap and let marinate up to 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Preheat the grill.
  4. Grill the peppers on all sides until they are BLACK!
  5. Remove them from the grill and place them in a bowl covered with plastic wrap.
  6. Let them sit for 15 to 20 minutes, remove the plastic and let the peppers cool.
  7. Remove all of the black char, stems and seeds.
  8. Cut the peppers into 1/2-inch strips and reserve.
  9. Remove the steak from the marinade.
  10. Place on preheated grill and cook to desired doneness, about 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
  11. Remove from the grill to a cutting board and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
  12. While the steak is grilling, toss the zucchini and onions with olive oil and salt. Grill the zucchini and onions on both sides until they are charred and soft, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
  13. Remove from the grill and reserve.
  14. Slice the flank steak very thin on the bias, make very wide, very thin slices.
  15. Cut on a severe angle.
  16. In a large bowl, toss the arugula with the Parmigiano and the peppers and dress generously with balsamic, olive oil and salt.
  17. Cut 1 edge off the pita and carefully open it.
  18. Lay the arugula, Parmigiano and pepper mixture in the pita, followed by the steak and a layer of zucchini and onions. Close the pita and give a little press to secure. Repeat with remaining pitas.
  19. Serve right away or wrap in aluminum foil to take with you for lunch. Oh baby...what a pita!

Nutrition Facts

Calories531kcal
Protein22.37%
Fat42.84%
Carbs34.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
93.5
Glycemic Load
32.11
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.533912967081%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
7.2mg
Naringenin
0.57mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.63mg
Isorhamnetin
1.81mg
Kaempferol
3.68mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
7.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:531.02kcal
26.55%
Fat:25.34g
38.99%
Saturated Fat:7.96g
49.76%
Carbohydrates:46.31g
15.44%
Net Carbohydrates:42.59g
15.49%
Sugar:6.31g
7.01%
Cholesterol:53.18mg
17.73%
Sodium:994.08mg
43.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.77g
59.53%
Vitamin C:132.55mg
160.66%
Calcium:450.37mg
45.04%
Phosphorus:431.78mg
43.18%
Vitamin B6:0.69mg
34.25%
Selenium:23.84µg
34.05%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.5%
Vitamin B3:5.8mg
28.99%
Zinc:3.92mg
26.12%
Vitamin K:24.37µg
23.21%
Potassium:741.86mg
21.2%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.15%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.63%
Folate:73.99µg
18.5%
Magnesium:71.94mg
17.99%
Iron:2.99mg
16.59%
Vitamin E:2.43mg
16.23%
Vitamin A:762.05IU
15.24%
Fiber:3.71g
14.84%
Copper:0.29mg
14.45%
Vitamin B12:0.85µg
14.24%
Vitamin B5:1.09mg
10.94%