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Chef Ray: Chargrilled Beef with Almond Pesto

Making pesto is simply and easy, and this recipe combines it with a nice hearty steak for protein.

Chargrilled Beef with Almond Pesto

Making pesto is simply and easy, and this recipe combines it with a nice hearty steak for protein.
Keyword: Chargrilled Beef with Almond Pesto, Clean Eating, Healthy Cooking, Healthy Eating, Healthy Food, Healthy Food Guide, Healthy Recipe, Healthy Recipes, HFG
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 100 g 4x lean beef steaks
  • black pepper
  • 300 g wholemeal spaghetti

Pesto

  • cup flaked almonds
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lemons zest and juice
  • ½ cup fresh basil plus extra, to garnish
  • cup parmesan shaved
  • 3 cups cherry toma
  • 6 cups rocket

Instructions

  • Season steaks with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper. Set to one side and allow to come to room temperature.
  • In a pot of boiling water, cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain, reserving 5 tablespoons of pasta water for the pesto.
  • Meanwhile, place pesto ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth, adding reserved pasta water. Add to pasta and toss to coat evenly. Add tomatoes and rocket. Season and toss once more.
  • Set a griddle or non-stick pan over a high heat. Add steaks and cook for 1-2 minutes either side, or until your liking. Remove from pan and rest.
  • Divide pasta among plates. Slice steak and place on top of pasta. Garnish with extra basil leaves and freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

From: Swain, Sarah (Nov 2019) in: 5pm Panic Healthy Food Guide

Although I’m not a qualified chef I do like to pretend I’m on Master Chef. I source the recipes from the stated source (not sauce) and make them taking the photo of the meal I produce for myself.

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