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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.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	192.9

Total Carbs	1.7 g

Dietary Fiber	0.3 g

Sugars	1.0 g

Total Fat	7.0 g

Saturated Fat	2.7 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.4 g

Potassium	465.5 mg

Protein	28.5 g

Sodium	80.2 mg

Dietary Exchanges 7.0 Fat, 0.1 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits, 3.2 Meat, 0.1 Milk, 0.0 Starch, 0.1 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

0.75
0 3/4 cup fresh cilantro 2.0
2 tbsp slivered almonds 1.0
1 tbsp fresh jalapeno chili peppers 0.125
0.125 tsp salt 0.125
0.125 tsp black pepper 1.0
1 each medium garlic cloves 1.5
1 1/2 oz plain yogurt 1.5
1 1/2 tsp fresh lime juice 1.0
1 lb flank steak 1.0
1 pinch fresh cilantro

Directions

Preheat grill to medium.
Using a blender or food processor, pulse cilantro, almonds, jalapeño pepper, salt, pepper, and garlic for 15 seconds, or until finely chopped.
Add yogurt and lime juice, blend until creamy. Set pesto aside.
Place steak on grill, cook 6 minutes per side.
Remove steak from grill, allow to rest 5 minutes.
Slice steak diagonally, against the grain, into thin pieces.
Sprinkle cilantro over steak, serve pesto on the side.