Flank Steak and Grilled Veggie Pita
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed and finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons coriander, toasted and ground
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- Kosher salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 flank steak, trimmed of excess fat
- 2 red or yellow bell peppers (or one of each)
- 1 large zucchini or 2 small, 1/2-inch slices on the bias
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 cups washed baby arugula
- 1/4 pound shaved Parmigiano
- Balsamic vinegar
- 4 whole-wheat pita pockets
- Combine the garlic, coriander, cayenne, lime and pinch of salt with enough olive oil to make a loose paste.
- Coat the flank steak, cover with plastic wrap and let marinate up to 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the grill.
- Grill the peppers on all sides until they are BLACK!
- Remove them from the grill and place them in a bowl covered with plastic wrap.
- Let them sit for 15 to 20 minutes, remove the plastic and let the peppers cool.
- Remove all of the black char, stems and seeds.
- Cut the peppers into 1/2-inch strips and reserve.
- Remove the steak from the marinade.
- Place on preheated grill and cook to desired doneness, about 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Remove from the grill to a cutting board and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
- While the steak is grilling, toss the zucchini and onions with olive oil and salt.
- Grill the zucchini and onions on both sides until they are charred and soft, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the grill and reserve.
- To assemble the sandwich:
- Slice the flank steak very thin on the bias, make very wide, very thin slices.
- Cut on a severe angle.
- In a large bowl, toss the arugula with the Parmigiano and the peppers and dress generously with balsamic, olive oil and salt.
- Cut 1 edge off the pita and carefully open it.
- Lay the arugula, Parmigiano and pepper mixture in the pita, followed by the steak and a layer of zucchini and onions.
- Close the pita and give a little press to secure.
- Repeat with remaining pitas.
- Serve right away or wrap in aluminum foil to take with you for lunch.
- Oh baby...what a pita!
garlic, coriander, cayenne pepper, lime, kosher salt, extravirgin olive oil, flank steak, red, zucchini, red onion, arugula, vinegar, pockets
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/flank-steak-and-grilled-veggie-pita-recipe.html (may not work)