Flank Steak with Creamy Basil Dressing

Rosemary Roasted Zucchini and Squash
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • ½ avocado, cut into chunks
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream
  • 1½ Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 Tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Rub steak with 1 Tbsp oil. Stir together salt, cumin, and cayenne; sprinkle over steak. Grill steak, covered, 6 minutes per side or to desired doneness.
  2. Let stand 10 minutes; thinly slice across the grain.
  3. Process basil, avocado, sour cream, 2 Tbsp oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor until smooth.
  4. Stir water into sour cream mixture, 1½ tsp at a time, until desired consistency (up to 2 Tbsp). Serve sauce with steak.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ lb zucchini
  • ½ lb yellow squash
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ tsp dried crushed rosemary
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut zucchini and squash in half lengthwise; cut crosswise into slices.
  2. Toss together all ingredients on a large rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Roast 15 to 20 minutes or until squash is lightly browned and tender.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
440
66
506
Fat (g) 31 5 36
Sat. Fat (g) 8 1 9
Protein (g) 35 2 37
Carb (g) 5 5 10
Fiber (g) 2 2 4
Sodium (mg) 464 201 665

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