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Flank Steak with Cilantro Almond Pesto Recipe

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A creamy pesto sauce made with almonds and cilantro, served on flank steak. Brought to you by dLife®

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Flank Steak with Cilantro Almond Pesto Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 12 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon seeded and chopped jalapeno chili peppers
1/8 teaspoons salt, to taste, optional
1/8 teaspoons black pepper
1 garlic cloves, chopped
1-1/2 ounces plain yogurt
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 lb flank steak
Pinch fresh cilantro, if desired

Directions

Preheat grill to medium.
Using a blender or food processor, pulse cilantro, almonds, jalapeno 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.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 193 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 80 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3-1/4 meat.

Originally published as Flank Steak with Cilantro Almond Pesto Provided by dLife®

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