Name: Sesame-Spinach Stuffed Flank Steak
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 2 scallions, sliced; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari; 3 teaspoons sesame seeds, divided; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons toasted (dark) sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound flank steak, trimmed; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

Sesame-Spinach Stuffed Flank Steak

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This healthy steak recipe is quick enough for a weeknight dinner and yet impressive enough for a dinner party. Round out the meal with baked sweet potatoes and garlic green beans.

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Updated on October 4, 2018

Prep Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Nut-Free

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Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari
3 teaspoons sesame seeds, divided
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons toasted (dark) sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound flank steak, trimmed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Mix spinach, scallions, tamari, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, ginger, sesame oil and garlic in a medium bowl.
Place steak on a cutting board and cover with a sheet of plastic wrap; pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Spread the spinach mixture over the steak, leaving a 1-inch border. Starting at one edge of a long side, roll the steak up tightly, tucking in the filling as you go. Tie the steak with kitchen string at 2-inch intervals. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat grapeseed oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook, turning often, until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes total. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the steak reads 120 degrees F to 125 degrees F for medium-rare, 12 to 15 minutes.
Transfer the steak to a clean cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into 8 slices and serve sprinkled with the remaining 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.

Tips

Equipment: Kitchen string

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

264	Calories
15g	Fat
5g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. steak
Calories 264
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 27g	54%
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Vitamin A 8387IU	168%
Vitamin C 6mg	6%
Folate 118mcg	29%
Sodium 419mg	18%
Calcium 138mg	11%
Iron 4mg	19%
Magnesium 82mg	20%
Potassium 564mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.