Note: This recipe is especially for kids who need a gluten-free diet. Kids who need a gluten-free diet must avoid foods that contain gluten, which is a type of protein found in many foods.
This gluten-free dish is a great source of iron and protein. The longer you marinate the steak, the better it tastes.
Prep time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 lb. lean flank steak, fat trimmed
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp. ginger root, chopped
- 1/3 c. vinegar
- 2 tbsp. wheat-free soy sauce, light
- 1/2 c. onions, chopped and divided
- 3 c. watercress, cleaned and trimmed
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1/4 c. water
- red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions:
- Place flank steak in a shallow glass dish.
- Combine garlic, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, red pepper (optional), and 1/4 cup onions in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Pour half the marinade over the steak. Turn steak to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Store the remaining marinade in the refrigerator.
- Grill the steak on each side for 5 to 7 minutes for medium rare.
- Place remaining marinade into a small saucepan and add 1/4 cup water.
- Simmer over low heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- In a large bowl, toss watercress, remaining onions, and carrots with warm marinade.
- Slice steak into thin strips and serve steak slices on salad.
Serves: 5
Serving size: approximately 3.5 oz. steak and 1/5 of salad
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
236 calories
29 g protein
10 g fat
4 g sat. fat
6 g carbohydrate
1 g fiber
67 mg cholesterol
315 mg sodium
46 mg calcium
2.9 mg iron
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
Variations and suggestions:
If you don't have watercress, try fresh spinach. Serve with rice.
Reviewed by:Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N, CNSD
Date reviewed: April 2004
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