For your first BBQ of the year, try this delicious and original recipe for Santa Maria Tri-Tip with pistachio pesto. The perfect dish to kick off the season with a bang!
Santa Maria Tri-Tip with Pistachio Pesto
Santa Maria Tri-Tip with Pistachio Pesto
INGREDIENTS
- 1 US beef Tri-Tip Roast
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 pound zucchini
- 1 lemon
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons basil
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1-1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 1-1/2 teaspoons granulated onion
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup salted pistachios
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
No. Servings:
8
Cooking time:
1 Hr
INSTRUCTIONS
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Combine rub ingredients; set aside. Preheat grill to medium-low heat.
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Coat both sides of Tri-Tip Roast with 1/4 cup olive oil; sprinkle with prepared rub. Place roast in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals or medium heat on preheated gas grill. Grill roast, covered 15 to 20 minutes for medium rare (63ºC) to medium (71°C) doneness, turning occasionally.
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Thinly slice roast. Place broiled vegetables on bottom of large platter. Sprinkle with torn basil and parsley; top with steak slices. Drizzle with pesto and a squeeze of grilled lemon before serving.
Enjoy!
*Courtesy of Beef It’s What’s For Dinner.
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