London Broil with Grilled Broccoli

I can't wait to make this meal on Monday night.  It's supposed to be a gorgeous Labor Day holiday and I love getting the grill fired up on holidays! This is an easy, delicious meal that's both low carb, and low calorie.

London Broil

Prep: 10 min + marinating (between 3 hrs and overnight)

Ingredients:                                                  

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic salt , divided 
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 beef flank steak (1.5 lbs) (I actually bought strip steak which worked great!)

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk water, vinegar, oil, tomato paste, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1 bay leaf.  Pour into a ziploc bag.
2. Score the surface of the steak, making diamond shapes 1/4 in deep; add the steak to the marinade.  Seal the bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
3. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill.  Discard marinade. Pat steak dry with paper towels.  Combine the remaining garlic, thyme, and pepper; rub over both sides of the steak.
4. Grill steak, covered, over medium-hot heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. To serve, thinly slice across the grain.

Yields 6 servings. One serving = 175 calories

Grilled Broccoli

Prep: 5 min + 30 min marinating

Ingredients:

• 6 cups fresh broccoli
• 2 tablespoons plus 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Place broccoli in a large bowl.  Combine the lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper; drizzle over broccoli and toss to coat. Let stand for 30 minutes.
2. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Prepare grill for indirect heat. Toss broccoli, then drain marinade. 
3. Place Parmesan cheese in a large ziploc bag. Add broccoli, a few pieces at a time; shake to coat. Grill broccoli, covered, over indirect medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender.

Yield: 6 servings. One serving = 107 calories