Flat Iron Steak with Lemon-Basil Pesto
Flat Iron Steak with Lemon-Basil Pesto pairs tender, grill-kissed beef with a vibrant pesto that’s citrusy, herbal, and lightly nutty from pine nuts and Parmesan. A hint of red pepper adds gentle heat, balancing the richness of the steak. Serve this for a relaxed weekend dinner or a summer cookout when bright, fresh flavors are in season.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Flat Iron Steak with Lemon-Basil Pesto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Process the garlic cloves in a food processor until finely minced. Add the basil and pine nuts and pulse a few times to mix. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides. Add the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes and pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Rub the steaks with minced garlic and season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Grill the steaks on the preheated grill to your preferred doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Baste the steaks occasionally with a little of the pesto sauce. When finished, serve topped with the remaining pesto.
- Calories 360.75 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 10.01 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 16.14 g 6%
- Total Fat 28.51 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 5.5 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 26.58 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 134.81 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.59 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 193.49 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 1.69 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 103.68 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 49.15 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 16.14 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Flat Iron Steak with Lemon Basil Pesto is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Flat Iron Steak, Fresh Basil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 360.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Flat Iron Steak with Lemon-Basil Pesto made of?
- The main ingredients are Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Flat Iron Steak, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Flat Iron Steak with Lemon-Basil Pesto?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 360.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Flat Iron Steak with Lemon-Basil Pesto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Flat Iron Steak with Lemon-Basil Pesto healthy?
- Flat Iron Steak with Lemon-Basil Pesto has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 360.75 calories and 10.01 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 134.81 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.5 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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