Tomato Pesto Steak

Tomato Pesto Steak

Fire up the barbecue and enjoy this grilled steak and tangy Pesto Sauce.

Sun-dried tomato pesto	2 tbsp.	30 mL
Cooking Oil	1 tsp.	5 mL
Strip loin steak, cut into 4 equal portions	1 pound	454 gr.

PESTO SAUCE
Mayonnaise	1/4 cup	60 mL
Sun-dried tomato pesto	2 tbsp.	30 mL
Garlic close, minced (or 1/4 tsp., 1ml powder)	1	1

Preheat electric grill for 5 minutes or gas barbecue to medium-high (see Note). Combine pesto and cooking oil in small cup. Spread evenly on both sides of each steak portion. Cook on greased grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side until desired doneness. Remove to large serving plate. Cover with foil. Let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare Pesto Sauce.
Pesto Sauce: Combine all 3 ingredients in small bowl. Makes about 1/3 cup (75 mL) sauce. Serve with steak. Serves 4.
Note: Steak may be broiled in oven. Place on greased broiler pan. Broil about 4 inches (10 cm) from heat in oven for about 4 minutes per side until desired doneness.
1 serving: 395 Calories; 32 g Total Fat (15.6 g Mono, 4.9 g Poly, 8.9 g Sat); 69 mg Cholesterol; 2 g Carbohydrate; 0 g Fibre; 24 g Protein; 149 mg Sodium
Reprinted from 30-Minute Weekday Meals © Company's Coming Publishing Limited