Flank Steak with Romesco Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 2 (3/4-ounce) slices whole-grain bread, torn into 2-inch pieces
• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat broiler.
2. 2. Arrange almonds and bread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil 1 minute or until lightly browned. Add almonds and bread to a food processor; process until coarsely ground. Heat olive oil, garlic, and paprika in a small skillet over medium heat; cook for 1 minute or until garlic begins to brown. Add garlic mixture, sherry vinegar, bell peppers, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to bread mixture; process until smooth.
3. 3. Sprinkle steak evenly with remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Serve with sauce.