Beef Filet With A Light Pesto

• 1 Trimmed and tied beef tenderloin (1-1/2 pound)
• 1/2 cup plus 3-1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Fine sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium eggplant, cut lengthwise into quarters, quarters cut crosswise into 1/8 inch pieces (3/4 pound)
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 2 cups packed whole basil leaves plus 1/2 cup loosly packed thinly sliced leaves
• 1/2 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
• Coarse sea salt

1. Heat grill to medium-high, or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat, until hot but not smoking. Rub beef with 1/2 tablespoon oil and generously season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning every 5 minutes, about 25 minutes for medium-rare.
2. Meanwhile, thinly slice 1 garlic clove. In a 12 inch skillet, heat 1-1/2 tablespoons over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onion, sliced garlic, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper; cook, stiring frequently, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
3. Return skillet to medium-high heat; add remaining 1-1/2 tablespoon oil and heat until oil is hot but not smoking. Add eggplant and a generous pinch of salt and pepper; cook, stiring frequently, until eggplant is tender, 10-12 minutes, Add tomatoes and toss to combine; cook for 1 minute more. Transfer mixture to bowl with peppers and onion. Add sliced basil leaves; stir to combine. Adjust seasoning.
4. Remove beef from grill and let stand for 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a blender, puree remaining 1/2 cup oil, remaining garlic clove, whole basil leaves, parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt until smooth.
6. Spread 2 tablespoons pesto over rested beef. Serve beef sliced, with remaining pesto vegetables and coarse sea salt for seasoning.

tenderloin, extravirgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic, yellow bell pepper, onion, eggplant, cherry, basil, parsley, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/beef-filet-with-a-light-pesto-50091150 (may not work)