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Flank Steak with Cilantro-Almond Pesto




Source of Recipe


Cooking Light-5/02






List of Ingredients



• 3/4 cup fresh cilantro
  
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
  
• 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
  
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
  
• 3 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  
• 1 (1 pound) flank steak, trimmed
  
• cilantro sprigs, optional
  






Instructions



1. Prepare grill.
   
2. Combine first 6 ingredients in a blender; process until finely chopped (about 15 seconds). Add yogurt and juice; process until smooth.
   
   
3. Grill steak 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Serve steak with pesto. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
   
   
4. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 3 ounces steak and about 1 tablespoon pesto). 209 cal, 10.8g fat, 24.6g pro, 2.4g carb, 0.6g fiber, 57mg chol, 2.5mg iron, 152mg sod, 36mg calc.