Recipes
Shopping list
- Prepare marinade for steaks and begin to marinate (5 minutes)
- Prepare salad recipe and begin to chill (5 minutes)
- Complete steaks and salad; serve (35 minutes)
Chili Ginger Steaks
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon ginger spice paste
- 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- Large zip-top bag
- 1 ½ lb boneless grilling steaks (such as New York strip, ribeye, or tenderloin)
Steps
- Place all ingredients (except bag and steaks) in food processor bowl (or blender); process until pureed. Reserve one-half marinade for later use.
- Transfer remaining half marinade to bag; add steaks (wash hands) and seal bag tightly. Turn bag to coat steaks; let stand 20 minutes (or overnight) to marinate. Meanwhile, preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium-high.
- Grill steaks 5–6 minutes on each side until 125°F (for medium rare; warm red center), 130°F (for medium; warm pink center), or up to 170°F (for well done). Transfer steaks to cutting board and let stand 5–10 minutes before slicing; temperature will rise 5–10°F during this time.
- Slice steaks thinly; drizzle with reserved marinade. Serve.
Marinated Watermelon Salad
Ingredients
- 2 limes, for zest/juice
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
- 2 lb watermelon chunks (6 cups)
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
Steps
- Zest limes (1 teaspoon) and squeeze for juice (2 tablespoons). Place in salad bowl: lime zest and juice, oil, and chili sauce; whisk until well blended.
- Add watermelon and toss until evenly coated. Chill 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to marinate.
- Sprinkle with salt and serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with egg rolls, spinach salad, and crème cake for dessert.
- For an impressive finish, skewer the marinated watermelon and grill for 1–2 minutes.
Chili Ginger Steaks
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 420, Total Fat 25g, Sat Fat 8g, Trans Fat 1g, Chol 120mg, Sodium 390mg, Total Carb 8g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 7g, Protein 39g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 6%, Iron 30%
Marinated Watermelon Salad
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 140, Total Fat 7g, Sat Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 150mg, Total Carb 19g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 15g, Protein 1g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 25%, Vitamin C 35%, Iron 6%