Grilled Polenta with Spicy Steak

Gluten Free
Health score
22%
Grilled Polenta with Spicy Steak
45 min.
4
799kcal

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This grilled polenta with spicy steak is a delicious and hearty dish that's perfect for a summer evening. The polenta is grilled to perfection, with a slightly crispy exterior and a soft, creamy interior. It's then topped with slices of juicy, spicy steak and a fresh salsa made from avocado, cilantro, and queso fresco. The combination of flavors and textures is truly mouthwatering. This dish is also surprisingly easy to make, so it's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with friends. It's sure to impress your family and friends with your culinary skills. The best part? It's gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy it! You can also easily customize it to your taste by adjusting the spice level or adding your favorite toppings. So, fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy a tasty and satisfying meal with this grilled polenta and spicy steak recipe.

Ingredients

  •  avocado ripe peeled sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoons cooking oil divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder 
  • pound flank steak trimmed
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin 
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 18 ounce polenta cut into 8 slices
  • ounces queso fresco crumbled
  • 0.5 cup salsa fresh refrigerated

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Combine 1 teaspoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, chile powder, and pepper; rub evenly over steak.
  3. Add steak to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
  4. Remove steak from pan; let stand 5 minutes.
  5. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices.
  6. While steak rests, brush remaining 1 tablespoon oil over both sides of polenta slices; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  7. Add polenta to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Arrange 2 polenta slices on each of 4 plates; divide avocado evenly among servings. Top each serving with about 3 ounces steak, 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons queso fresco, and 2 tablespoons salsa.
  8. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories799kcal
Protein20.02%
Fat25.11%
Carbs54.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.25
Glycemic Load
0.39
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
24.585652361745%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Quercetin
1.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:798.63kcal
39.93%
Fat:22.13g
34.04%
Saturated Fat:5.76g
36.01%
Carbohydrates:108.84g
36.28%
Net Carbohydrates:102.64g
37.32%
Sugar:2.76g
3.06%
Cholesterol:77.82mg
25.94%
Sodium:826.04mg
35.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:39.7g
79.4%
Selenium:58.46µg
83.51%
Vitamin B6:1.08mg
54.02%
Vitamin B3:9.9mg
49.49%
Phosphorus:416.45mg
41.65%
Zinc:5.65mg
37.69%
Potassium:928.83mg
26.54%
Fiber:6.19g
24.78%
Vitamin K:23.34µg
22.23%
Vitamin B5:2.16mg
21.63%
Vitamin B12:1.27µg
21.17%
Magnesium:84.27mg
21.07%
Iron:3.72mg
20.69%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.14%
Vitamin E:2.67mg
17.82%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
16.96%
Vitamin A:829.56IU
16.59%
Folate:65.47µg
16.37%
Copper:0.31mg
15.55%
Manganese:0.3mg
14.8%
Calcium:127.04mg
12.7%
Vitamin C:6.2mg
7.52%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.55%
Source:My Recipes