Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro (about 1 large bunch)
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
- 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Directions
Preheat a grill to medium high. Season the steak with salt and pepper and rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil. Grill the steak 6 to 8 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board to rest, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the pesto: Puree the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, the cilantro, garlic, cumin, paprika, 3 tablespoons water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor or blender until smooth.
Toss the chickpeas, carrots, scallions, the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of the pesto in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Serve with the chickpea salad and the remaining pesto.
Per serving: Calories 648; Fat 31 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 65 mg; Sodium 383 mg; Carbohydrate 43 g; Fiber 10 g; Protein 47 g
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By SarahRamberg
Greenville, SC
on July 30, 2012
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Really tasty pesto on flank steak (and side salad. I did add a drizzle of honey to the pesto (it needed SOMETHING and seasoned the steak with smoked salt and my secret weapon- McCormick Worcestershire Pepper. Super delish, and will definitely make again and again.
By jenn_ster
on September 21, 2011
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Very tasty! Made this today! Well I DID decide to marinate the flank steak with balsalmic vinegar, oil, and garlic for more flavor, so if you have time to do that, I highly recommend it. My husband LOVED the cilantro pesto and put it liberally on both dishes. A note about the chickpea salad--it makes a ton! Beans are very filling, so next time I will halve the ingredients of the salad...unless you wants lots of leftovers!
By colmiller
Jersey City, NJ
on September 01, 2011
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I love this easy combo of grilled steak and a hearty chickpea salad. The pesto pairs wonderfully with both the steak and the salad, and both make great leftovers for lunch.
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