Grass Fed Flat Iron Steak with Grilled Ratatouille
Grass Fed Flat Iron Steak with Grilled Ratatouille
2 (8-oz.) grass-fed flat iron steaks
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 (10-oz.) yellow squash, cut into 1/2-in.-thick rounds
1 (10-oz.) zucchini, cut into 1/2-in.-thick rounds
4 green onions, trimmed
1 (10-oz.) eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2-in.-thick rounds
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
Place steaks in a single layer on a sheet of plastic wrap on a cutting board. Top with another sheet of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet, pound steaks to 1/4-inch thickness. Discard plastic wrap. Sprinkle steaks evenly with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Preheat grill to high (450°F to 550°F). Combine tomatoes, vinegar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Coat squash, zucchini, green onions, and eggplant with cooking spray. Place vegetables in a single layer on a grill grate coated with cooking spray. Grill squash and zucchini, uncovered, 2 minutes or until tender and grill marks appear. Grill green onions 2 minutes or until charred and slightly tender, turning occasionally. Grill eggplant 3 minutes on each side or until tender and grill marks appear. Coarsely chop green onions. Place eggplant, squash, zucchini, and chopped green onions in bowl with tomato mixture; toss to combine. Place steaks in a single layer on grill grate coated with cooking spray; grill, uncovered, 2 minutes. Turn steaks; grill 1 minute or until desired degree of doneness. Place steaks on a cutting board; let stand 5 minutes. Thinly slice steaks against the grain. Add mint and oil to vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Add basil; toss to coat. Divide vegetable mixture and steak slices evenly among 4 plates.
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 271
Fat: 11.3g
Fiber: 5g