Gluten-Free Steak with Chimichurri
Hard-seared steak gets a generous spoonful of parsley, oregano and garlic chimichurri, with smoky grilled zucchini alongside.
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Ingredients
- 340 g beef sirloin steaks, about 2.5 cm thick
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 20 g fresh parsley, leaves and tender stems
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise
Method
- Salt the steaks and let them stand while the grill heats.10 min timer
- Grill zucchini cut-side down until tender and charred; set aside.10 min timer
- Grill steaks, turning once, until browned and 145°F/63°C inside.8 min timer
- Rest steaks while chopping parsley and oregano with garlic.5 min timer
- Stir herbs, garlic, water, and olive oil into chimichurri; spoon over sliced steak.
Why it works
- 65 and over: Tender sliced steak and soft grilled zucchini make a simple, easy-to-cut plate.
- Celiac disease: Fresh steak, herbs, garlic and olive oil; no grains or bottled sauces.
- Type 2 diabetes: Steak and zucchini bring protein and vegetables without sweetened glaze or refined starch.
- Wheat allergy: The chimichurri uses fresh herbs, garlic, water and olive oil, with no wheat ingredients.
- Gluten-free: Fresh steak and homemade herb chimichurri avoid grains and prepared sauces.
- Anti-inflammatory: Olive oil, fresh parsley, oregano, garlic and zucchini season the steak without added sugar.
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP): Steak, zucchini, olive oil, parsley, oregano and garlic; no grains, nightshades, seeds or dairy.
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