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Bitter Greens with Steak and Romesco Sauce

Grilled steak over bitter greens with a walnut romesco sauce. Walnuts provide omega-3 fatty acids. Red peppers add vitamin C.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb flank or hanger steak
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers from jar, drained
  • 0.5 cup toasted walnuts
  • 0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small head radicchio, shredded
  • 1 endive, sliced
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Flaky sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. For the steak: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Season the steak with the salt and pepper. Heat the avocado oil in a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook, without moving it, for 3 to 4 minutes, until deeply golden on the bottom. Flip the steak and cook on the other side for 3 to 4 minutes, until deeply golden on the other side. Place the pan in the oven and roast for 5 to 7 minutes (depending on the thickness of the steak), until medium-rare, with an internal temperature of 130°F. Let rest for at least 10 minutes.
  2. For the romesco: In a food processor, combine all the ingredients except the olive oil. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides. With the processor running, gradually add the olive oil until smooth. Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick.
  3. For the salad: Mix the radicchio, endive, and arugula together in a large bowl with the lemon juice and olive oil. Season with a pinch of flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Slice the steak and serve over the dressed greens with a good dollop of romesco.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Omega-3 fatty acids
    From: Walnuts
  • Ellagitannins
    From: Walnuts
  • Polyunsaturated fats
    From: Walnuts
  • Vitamin C
    From: Bell Peppers
  • Carotenoids
    From: Bell Peppers
  • Dietary Nitrates
    From: Arugula

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Age-Related Artery Stiffness
    Improves · via Walnuts
  • Cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Walnuts
  • Cognitive decline
    Improves · via Walnuts
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Protects against · via Walnuts
  • Stroke
    Reduces risk of · via Walnuts
  • Heart disease
    Improves · via Walnuts
  • All-Cause Mortality
    Reduces risk of · via Walnuts
  • Aging
    Reduces risk of · via Walnuts
  • Telomere Shortening
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Bone mineral density loss
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Sarcopenia
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Osteoarthritis
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Parkinson's disease
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Alzheimer's disease
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Dementia
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Hip Fracture
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
    Improves · via Vitamin C
  • Wrinkles
    Improves · via Vitamin C
  • Varicose Veins
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cataracts
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin C
  • Common cold
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Skin Aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • High blood pressure
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Adrenal Burnout
    Addresses · via Vitamin C
  • Premature Death
    Reduces risk of · via Carotenoids
  • UV-Induced Skin Damage
    Protects against · via Carotenoids
  • Kidney Cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Arugula
  • Age-Related Muscle Decline
    Improves · via Dietary Nitrates
  • Peripheral Artery Disease
    Improves · via Dietary Nitrates
  • Glaucoma
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary Nitrates

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