Chargrilled Beef with Almond Pesto

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

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

Pesto

_⅓ cup flaked almonds
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 lemons zest and juice
½ cup fresh basil plus extra, to garnish
_⅓ 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