iron-rich dinner recipes, grilled flank steak
AlamyIf you're feeling sluggish or rundown, low iron may be to blame. Even if you eat plenty of red meat, your diet may be lacking in other iron-rich foods, such as dark leafy greens, certain vegetables and beans. Dig into this healthy menu below to boost your iron intake without overloading on fat.

The Quick Heart-Healhty Menu

Main: Grilled Flank Steak - This steak is simply seasoned with garlic, olive oil and just a little salt, so it goes well with just about any salad or side.
Sides: Citrus Spinach Salad - Sweet oranges perk up this simple spinach salad. In the winter when tomatoes often taste like cardboard, citrus fruits are a particularly nice addition to salad.
Quinoa and Black Beans - Quinoa is mild with a slightly nutty flavor and pairs well with the black beans, bell peppers and red onions in this recipe.

Health Benefits

Flank steak, spinach, quinoa and black beans are all great sources of iron. Although rare, iron deficiency anemia is caused by low levels of iron. Iron is needed to carry oxygen in the blood; without it, cells cannot function properly.

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