Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Watercress Pesto
Not all pestos are made with basil--this version calls for a mixture of watercress and mint, and uses almonds instead of pine nuts. It tastes delicious served with grilled flat iron steaks.
Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Ingredients
Directions
Tips
Tip: To toast nuts, spread in a shallow baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until golden, shaking pan once or twice.
Serve with Fresh Beet Slaw.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 steak and 1 tablespoon pesto
Per Serving:
200 calories; protein 19.8g; carbohydrates 2.7g; dietary fiber 1.5g; sugars 0.2g; fat 12.2g; saturated fat 2.6g; cholesterol 55.5mg; vitamin a iu 733.9IU; vitamin c 5.6mg; folate 21.9mcg; calcium 54mg; iron 3.7mg; magnesium 42.8mg; potassium 434.4mg; sodium 248.3mg.
Exchanges:
3 lean protein, 1 1/2 fat