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Flank Steak with Ancient Grains and Zhoug Sauce
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Flank Steak with Ancient Grains and Zhoug Sauce

Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs organic, grass-fed flank steak
  • 6 garlic cloves, divided
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or camelina oil
  • 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups freekeh
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1 cup cilantro, packed
  • 1 cup parsley, packed
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Using fork, prick steak in several places on both sides. Place in large, shallow dish. Mince 4 garlic cloves, and in small bowl, whisk together with balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp oil, mustard, oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and black pepper. Pour marinade over steak. Cover container and chill for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours for best results, flipping steak at least once.
  • In medium saucepan, bring 4 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add freekeh and 1/2 tsp salt and simmer, covered, over medium-low heat until liquid has been absorbed and freekeh is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain away any excess water and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and gently stir in almonds.
  • For zhoug sauce, in food processor container, place cilantro, parsley, jalapeños, remaining 2 garlic cloves, cumin, and 1/2 tsp salt. Pulse until finely chopped. With machine running, add lemon juice and 1/3 cup oil through feed tube and process until smooth.
  • Heat grill to medium-high and grease grill grate. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Pat steak dry with paper towel. Grill steak for 6 minutes; flip and grill for another 5 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer indicates an internal temperature of 130 to 135 F (for medium-rare). Let steak rest for 10 minutes before slicing diagonally across the grain.
  • To serve, place freekeh on large serving platter and top with slices of steak. Drizzle zhoug sauce over top.

Notes

Per serving: 485 calories; 33 g protein; 22 g total fat (4 g sat. fat); 38 g total carbohydrates (3 g sugars, 9 g fiber); 568 mg sodium.