Steak With Green Chile Pesto Recipe

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Steak With Green Chile Pesto
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Ingredients:

  • for the steak rub
  • 1 1/2 lbs. good quality steak
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • for the green chile pesto
  • 2 poblano chile peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tbsp. pine nuts (can sub with walnuts)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Directions:

  1. Score both sides of steak with a sharp knife. Combine chili powder, salt, oregano, and pepper. Sprinkle over steak and rub in. Let marinade for about 30 minutes.
  2. Grill the steak to medium (about 160F), or to your preference. Transfer to cutting board, cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile, make the green chile pesto: In food processor combine peppers, fresh cilantro, parmesan cheese, nuts, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Process until finely chopped.
  4. With the motor running, add olive oil in a steady stream. Process until smooth. Add more oil if you like the pesto thinner. Note*: this makes about 1 1/2 cups pesto.
  5. To serve, thinly slice steaks and top with green chile pesto.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 211.63 Kcal (886 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.2g 22%
Cholesterol 49.52mg 17%
Sodium 391.45mg 16%
Potassium 325.08mg 7%
Total Carbs 1g 0%
Sugars 0.16g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.31g 1%
Protein 21.17g 42%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 47.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 206.19 Kcal (863 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.83g 22%
Cholesterol 48.24mg 17%
Sodium 381.38mg 16%
Potassium 316.72mg 7%
Total Carbs 0.97g 0%
Sugars 0.16g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Protein 20.63g 42%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 46.4mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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