Grilled Steak With Chickpea Salad And Cilantro Pesto Recipes

TRE COLORE PESTO AND GRILLED STEAK WITH QUICK ROASTED TOMATOES AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (or the highest setting).
• Bring the steaks to room temperature.
• Meanwhile, remove 1 garlic clove from the bulb and finely grate. Remove the other cloves with the skin still intact and spread them on a baking sheet along with the tomatoes. Toss with about 1/4 cup EVOO and season with salt and pepper. Turn the tomatoes cut-side down. Roast until the tomatoes are charred and softened, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Lightly toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat, then remove to a plate to cool.
• Combine the parsley, basil, endive, radicchio, thyme, pine nuts, lemon juice and cheese in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper. Pulse until chopped. With the motor running, drizzle in the remaining 1/2 cup EVOO in a slow stream until blended. Transfer the pesto to a serving dish. (Any leftover pesto is delicious on sandwiches or tossed with hot pasta and starchy cooking water.)
• Heat a grill pan or heavy griddle over medium-high heat or prepare an outdoor grill.
• Drizzle the steaks with EVOO and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook 3 more minutes for medium-rare. Remove to a cutting board and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Place the steaks on serving plates and drizzle with the pesto. Serve the roasted tomatoes, garlic and bread on the side. To eat, squeeze the garlic from the skins and rub onto the bread, then top with the tomatoes.

GRILLED STEAKS WITH CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Place herbs, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a food processor; pulse until herbs are chopped. Gradually add oil, vinegar, lemon juice and pepper flakes, processing just until blended., Sprinkle steaks with remaining salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Cut steaks into 1/4-in. slices; serve with sauce.

GRILLED CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first 10 ingredients. Place cheese slices on 4 bread slices; top with chickpea mixture and remaining bread. Preheat panini maker or indoor electric grill. Cook sandwiches, covered, until bread is browned and cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes.

FLANK STEAK WITH CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Whisk first six ingredients together. Place the steak in a large zip type plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Marinate for 8-24 hours in the refrigerator.
• To make the pesto, place the first 9 ingredients in a blender.
• Turn on the blender and slowly pour in the oil. Puree until smooth. Add more oil if necessary.
• Season the pesto with salt and pepper. Set aside or store in refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before using.
• To cook the steak, heat or prepare your grill (or broiler). Once hot, grill the steak about 6 minutes per side.
• Allow meat to rest 10 minutes before slicing on the bias.
• Drizzle pesto on top and serve.

PESTO CHICKPEA SNACK SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
• Mix thoroughly. Serve.
• Enjoy!