Steaks with pesto, tomatoes and feta cheese

Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Steaks with pesto, tomatoes and feta cheese
45 min.
4
310kcal

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This recipe for steaks with pesto, tomatoes, and feta cheese is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a summer evening. The combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy feta, and flavorful pesto creates a mouthwatering medley of flavors and textures. The addition of capers and garlic adds a tangy and savory note to the dish, while the pork steaks are tender and juicy, with a delicious crust from the cornstarch and basil coating. The end result is a restaurant-worthy meal that is sure to impress.

This recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious, with a good balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. It is also gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease. The dish is relatively simple to prepare, with most of the work involving the preparation of the steaks. The oven-baked tomatoes provide a hands-off approach, allowing you to focus on cooking the steaks to perfection. The end result is a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

  • 12  cherry tomatoes halved
  • 180 feta cheese crumbled
  • Tbs capers 
  •  garlic clove whole
  • servings pepper black
  • Tbs olive oil for sprinkling
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  •  pork steaks trimmed
  • Tbs pesto rosso red ( pesto)
  • Tbs cornstarch 
  • Tbs basil dried
  • 0.3 tsp sea salt 
  • 0.3 tsp pepper black
  • Tbs olive oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • toothpicks
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Place the tomatoes on a baking tray lined with baking paper, scatter over capers, garlic cloves and crumbled fetta.
  2. Sprinkle with olive oil and cracked pepper. Cook in oven at 200C for 30 minutes or until tomatoes are soft.
  3. Remove and set aside.
  4. Sprinkle with fresh basil.
  5. Meanwhile, flaten the steaks with a meat mallet.
  6. Smear one side of each steak with tablespoon of red pesto, make a roll (pesto side inside) and secure it with a wooden or metal toothpick.
  7. Mix cornflour, dry basil, salt and pepper in a plate. Dredge the rolls through the flour mixture, shake off excess flour.
  8. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat, then brown the rolls for 5 -6, constantly turning them until golden all around.
  9. Before serving, take out toothpick and serve with tomatoes, capers, garlic and fetta bake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories310kcal
Protein10.55%
Fat70.25%
Carbs19.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
65.25
Glycemic Load
0.94
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
14.387826086957%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
5.66mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
7.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:310.26kcal
15.51%
Fat:24.69g
37.98%
Saturated Fat:8.19g
51.2%
Carbohydrates:15.18g
5.06%
Net Carbohydrates:13.32g
4.84%
Sugar:1.98g
2.2%
Cholesterol:41.25mg
13.75%
Sodium:856.23mg
37.23%
Protein:8.35g
16.69%
Vitamin K:63.19µg
60.19%
Calcium:301.82mg
30.18%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
25.62%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.66%
Phosphorus:184.51mg
18.45%
Vitamin E:2.69mg
17.96%
Iron:3.14mg
17.45%
Vitamin C:14.06mg
17.04%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.43%
Vitamin A:670.22IU
13.4%
Vitamin B12:0.77µg
12.83%
Selenium:8.29µg
11.84%
Zinc:1.66mg
11.06%
Magnesium:34.45mg
8.61%
Folate:31.21µg
7.8%
Copper:0.15mg
7.46%
Fiber:1.85g
7.42%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.07%
Potassium:233.66mg
6.68%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.73%
Vitamin B3:0.96mg
4.8%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.24%
Source:Foodista