GRILLED STEAK WITH PEAS AND EGGPLANT RECIPE

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No pots or pans needed for this easy summertime recipe: The eggplant spears and sugar snap peas are charred side by side on the grill, and they perfectly complement a simple grilled steak. The lemony whipped ricotta provides a creamy brightness to balance out the smoky meat and veg.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for grill and drizzling
2 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
2 (1"-1 1/2"-thick) boneless strip steaks (about 1 1/2 lb. total), patted dry
1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus more
2 small eggplants (about 11 oz. total), trimmed, sliced lengthwise into 1" spears
1/2 lb. sugar snap peas, strings removed
Flaky sea salt
1/2 cup mint leaves
1 Fresno chile, thinly sliced (optional)
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Whisk ricotta, lemon zest, 3 Tbsp. oil, and 3/4 tsp. kosher salt in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy; set aside.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Season steaks on all sides with 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and 1 tsp. pepper. Grill steaks until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 120°F, 5-7 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  • While steak rests, toss eggplant with 2 Tbsp. oil; season with 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Grill eggplant, turning often, until skin is lightly charred and flesh is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Grill peas in a grill basket or on a wire rack set over grill alongside eggplant, turning often, until lightly charred and softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Spread reserved ricotta on a platter. Arrange eggplant and peas over. Drizzle with oil; season with sea salt and pepper. Top with mint and chile (if using). Serve with lemon wedges alongside.
  • Transfer steak to another platter. Drizzle with oil, then season with sea salt and pepper. Serve alongside vegetables.

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