Meats and seafood
Grilled Flank Steak and Vinaigrette Vegetables

Recipe provided by DaVita patient, Charlean, and submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Lisa from California.
Portions: 4
Serving size: 3 ounces flank steak and 1/4 portion of vegetables
Ingredients
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1 pound flank steak
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1/2 teaspoon salt (divided use)
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1 teaspoon pepper (divided use)
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1 medium eggplant, sliced into four 1/2" thick rounds
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2 medium bell peppers (any color) quartered and seeded
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6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided use)
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1 clove garlic, chopped
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1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Preparation
- Heat grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the steak with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Grill to the desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Transfer to a cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.
- While steak is cooking, brush both sides of the eggplant and peppers with 3 tablespoons of the oil. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Grill until tender, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining oil, vinegar, garlic and parsley to make a vinaigrette sauce.
- Divide the steak and vegetables onto 4 dinner plates.
- Spoon sauce over the vegetables or serve on the side.
Nutrients per serving
- Calories: 372
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg
- Sodium: 319 mg
- Potassium: 532 mg
- Phosphorus: 202 mg
- Calcium: 37 mg
- Fiber: 3.0 g
Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices
- 3 meat
- 2 vegetable, low potassium
- 2-1/2 fat
Carbohydrate Choices
- 0
Helpful Hints
- Make sandwiches with the leftovers.
- For lower protein diets adjust steak portion to match your meal plan.
- Flank steak is also known as London broil.


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