Grilled Beef with Basil Puree over Tuscan Beans
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 tsp fresh lemon juice1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1.5 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves3 garlic cloves1 tsp salt1 tsp ground black pepperNonstick Cooking Spray1 pound 1.5 inch thick sirloin steak, cut into 4 portions2 15.5-ounce cans white beans, rinsed and drained1 cup grape tomatoes, halved1 tbsp finely chopped red onion
1. In a food processor, combine the lemon juice, oil, 1 cup of the basil leaves, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
2. Heat grill to medium high and mist with cooking spray. Half one garlic clove and rub the steaks with its cut sides. Season meat with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper. Grill 5 to 6 minutes a side.
3. Mince remaining garlic and saute in pan coated with nonstick spray over medium-low heat for 2 minutes; let cool slightly. In a medium bowl, combien the white beans, tomatoes, red onion, remaining salt and black pepper, and sauteed garlic. Tear up remaining basil and combine with bean mixture.
4. Divide beans among four plates and top with steak. Add basil puree and serve.
Serving Size: Four 4-oz servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NUTMEGX3.
2. Heat grill to medium high and mist with cooking spray. Half one garlic clove and rub the steaks with its cut sides. Season meat with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper. Grill 5 to 6 minutes a side.
3. Mince remaining garlic and saute in pan coated with nonstick spray over medium-low heat for 2 minutes; let cool slightly. In a medium bowl, combien the white beans, tomatoes, red onion, remaining salt and black pepper, and sauteed garlic. Tear up remaining basil and combine with bean mixture.
4. Divide beans among four plates and top with steak. Add basil puree and serve.
Serving Size: Four 4-oz servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NUTMEGX3.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 622.3
- Total Fat: 24.2 g
- Cholesterol: 100.9 mg
- Sodium: 1,183.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 49.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 16.1 g
- Protein: 53.3 g
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