Beans with rare steak and pesto(rr)

3      pounds        london broil steak
   3      cups          aromatic cannellini beans - master recipe
   1 1/4  cups          fresh basil leaf -- packed
   1      cup           italian parsley -- packed
   1                    garlic clove
     1/2  cup           parmesan cheese -- freshly grated
     1/2  cup           olive oil
     1/2  cup           water
                        salt and pepper -- to taste

THIS IS A LEFT-OVER RECIPE FOR USE WITH THE AROMATIC CANNELLINI BEANS MASTER
RECIPE.

Remove the steak and beans from the refrigerator to take off a bit of the
chill.

Meanwhile, prepare a pesto by placing the basil, parsley, garlic and Parmesan
in a food processor fitted with the metal blade.  Process until finely
chopped, then scrape down the sides of the bowl.  With the motor running, pour
in the olive oil, then the water, in a thin stream.

Mix the beans with half the pesto, season with salt.  Set beans and remaining
pesto aside.

Season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper.  Grill, turning once,
until just rare in the center, about 12 minutes total.  remove from the grill
and lst stand for 5 minutes, then cut across the grain into very thin slices.

Divide the beans among dinner plates.  Top with 2-3 slices of grilled steak
and drizzle with some of the remaining pesto.

This may serve 6 in your family -- it only serves 4 in mine.

Suggested Wine: Australian Shiraz-Cabernet

NOTES : Serve with marinated roasted red peppers; follow with brandied Figs

By Judi Moseley  on Jan 4, 1998.