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Flank Steak with Cilantro Almond Pesto
  
Source: dLife

A creamy pesto sauce made with almonds and cilantro, served on flank steak.

Rating:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Difficulty: EASY
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Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Serving Size: 1 each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192.9
Total Carbs 1.7 g
Dietary Fiber 0.3 g
Sugars 1 g
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 2.7 g
Unsaturated Fat 4.3 g
Potassium 465.5 mg
Protein 28.5 g
Sodium 80.2 mg
Dietary Exchanges
3 1/4 Meat
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Servings
Ingredients
0.75 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
2 tbsp slivered almonds , toasted
1 tbsp fresh jalapeno chili peppers , chopped and seeded
0.12 tsp salt , to taste (optional)
0.12 tsp black pepper
1 medium garlic cloves , chopped
1.5 oz plain yogurt
1.5 tsp fresh lime juice
1 lb flank steak , trimmed
1 pinch fresh cilantro (sprigs, if desired)


Directions
1 Preheat grill to medium.
2 Using a blender or food processor, pulse cilantro, almonds, jalapeño pepper, salt, pepper, and garlic for 15 seconds, or until finely chopped.
3 Add yogurt and lime juice, blend until creamy. Set pesto aside.
4 Place steak on grill, cook 6 minutes per side.
5 Remove steak from grill, allow to rest 5 minutes.
6 Slice steak diagonally, against the grain, into thin pieces.
7 Sprinkle cilantro over steak, serve pesto on the side.
Additional Information
The pesto is a good spread for burgers, sandwiches, or pizza. Also works well with fish.


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