This pistachio crusted flank steak topped with a simple peach puree is an easy way to keep dinner healthy yet delicious.
So it’s January. We’re done with the cookies and everyone’s got their resolutions in full swing. Eat better, work out more, be a better person, blah blah blah…
I don’t do resolutions. I make concerted efforts at different times of the year for different things, but resolutions? Nope. They just sound like an ultimatum and a sure fire way to set myself up for failure.
Do I want to eat better now that the constant temptation of Godiva chocolates, cheesecakes, cookies and the family favorite, Pandoro are out of sight? Absolutely. I’m just refusing to say that I will do xy or z while doing so.
No diets, no specific amount of workouts or miles to run, just one healthy decision after another and hopefully more of them than unhealthy ones. It’s that simple.
So for me, that means keeping a stocked pantry and lots of fresh produce on hand to be able to make healthy meals without much effort.
Honestly, I’m kinda over the roasted Brussels sprouts and squashes by this time of year and now that the holidays are over, all I want is some sunshine and the onset of spring.
But, that’s not coming for at least another 3 months in good ‘ol New York so I’ll just have to make do with fresh, bright food that reminds me of sunshine, warmer times and a tan (which my pasty white skin would really appreciate right about now).
Peaches are the one summer fruit I just can’t live without during the winter so there’s always at least one can of them in the pantry.
After visiting some of the farms Del Monte sources their peaches from in California, I can’t help but wonder if they might be the ones we saw on the trees last summer, days before harvesting every time I open a can.
The pistachio crust on this flank steak is awesome as it is, but brightened up with the simple peach puree, it just totally steals the show from right out underneath your typical winter fare.
Maybe I take back my statement on resolutions, because I could totally resolve to eat this every week.
Love this pistachio crusted flank steak with peach puree?
Try these other flank steak recipes: Rosemary Garlic Flank Steak with Tangy Blackberry Sauce, Balsamic Pomegranate Flank Steak, and Stuffed Flank Steak Pinwheels.
Pecan crusted chicken is a great meal with similar crunchy texture and moist tender meat.
Pistachio Crusted Flank Steak with Peach Puree
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- salt & pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios
- 2 tablespoons almond meal or flour
- 15 ounces canned peaches in 100% juice
- 3-4 leaves fresh basil
- 1/2 inch cube of fresh ginger
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.
- Season the flank steak with salt and pepper, pressing the seasoning into the meat with your hands.
- Combine the pistachios and almond flour in a food processor and pulse a few times until coarsely chopped.
- Spray the steak with cooking spray and then top with the pistachio mixture, pressing it firmly onto the top of the steak.
- Place the steak on the wire rack and cook in the oven on a low rack for about 20 minutes for medium-rare to medium.
- Meanwhile, combine the peaches, basil leaves and ginger in the food processor and process until pureed.
- Remove the steak from the oven and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
- Spoon the peach puree over the top of the slices before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
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Pistachios!!!, Clean eating…..Fruit…..Protein…. easy gourmet. I can do this… thanks for the recipe!
I’m with you. I don’t like saying I’ll make resolutions. I make goals for myself each year that might come off as resolutions, but I don’t beat myself up if I don’t accomplish them all. Most of the goals are just things to help keep me busy during the year and remind myself of things I want to do but keep procrastinating on. The health thing will be a forever-goal I think. I’m also with you on the brussel sprouts, cranberry, squash, spaghetti squash, blah blah blah thing. I live in Michigan and it’s mother f’in cold out and the last thing I want is some butternut-y squash soup that looks and tastes like baby food. While I can’t eat the steak you’ve made, I could make that puree and use it for a number of things! :)
This flank steak looks seriously to die for! I love that second photo. So gorge!! And I love having canned pineapple in the pantry at all times. So perfect for many things :)
I try to keep frozen peas in my freezer
bell peppers and oinions
My favorite fruit to keep on hand is pineapple. I can use it in cooking or just open up a can and eat them as is.
We like to stock corn and beans. We use them in many recipes.
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/420830315565699072
I stock lots of corn, beans, and pineapples.