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Grilled Steak and Salsa
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | ½ of recipe |
| Calories | 276 |
| Total Fat | 17 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Sodium | 240 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 20.5 g |
Ingredients and Preparation
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 2 teaspoons |
| Garlic cloves, minced | 2 |
| Jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped | ½ |
| Diced tomatoes, no salt added | ½ (14 ½-ounce) can |
| Oregano | 1 teaspoon |
| Scallions, chopped | 3 |
| Flank steak, visible fat trimmed | ½ pound |
| Salt | 1/8 teaspoon |
- Directions
- Prepare indoor or outdoor grill.
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and jalapeno pepper, and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes and oregano to the skillet. Stir and reduce heat to low. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Stir in scallions and cook for just another minute or two.
- Season steaks with salt. Place steaks on grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until desired degree of doneness.
- Let steak rest for a few minutes and then slice into strips and serve with the salsa.
Exchanges
3 medium fat meats; 1 fat; 1 vegetable
Side Suggestions: Spicy Sweet Potatoes
Preheat oven to 425ÀöF. Slice 2 sweet potatoes into small wedges and place in a reasealable plastic bag with 2 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon chili powder, and 1 teaspoon ground coriander. Shake to combine. Let sit for 10 minutes and then pour onto a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, turning potatoes half way through. Season with 1/8 teaspoon salt.
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