Grilled Beef with Basil Puree Over Tuscan Beans

By mommypop

Ingredients

• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound 1 1/2 in thick sirloin steak
• 2 15.5-ounce cans white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped red onion

Preparation

Step 1

In food processor, combine the lemon juice, oil, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Pure until smooth; set aside.

Heat grill to medium high and mist with cooking spray. Halve 1 garlic clove and rub the steaks with it cut sides. Season meat with salt and pepper. Grill 5-6 minutes on each side.

Mince remaining garlic and saute in pan coated with cooking spray over medium-low heat for 2 minutes; let cool slightly. In a medium bowl, combine the white beans, tomatoes, red onion, remaining salt and pepper, and sautéed garlic. Tear up remaining basil leaves and combine with bean mixture.

Divide beans among four plates and op with steak. Add basil puree and serve.