Flank Steak With Cilantro-Almond Pesto

Submitted by hepcat1

"The pesto is also good as a spread for burgers and sandwiches. From Cooking Light."

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 177.44 ml fresh cilantro
• 29.58 ml slivered almonds, toasted
• 14.79 ml chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
• 0.61 ml salt
• 0.61 ml black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 44.37 ml plain yogurt
• 7.39 ml fresh lime juice
• 453.59 g flank steak, trimmed

directions

1. Prepare grill.
2. Combine first 6 ingredients in a blender; process until finely chopped (about 15 seconds).
3. Add yogurt and juice; process until smooth.
4. Grill steak 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
5. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices.
6. Serve steak with pesto.

Reviews

[BerrySweet]

This was really yummy! The pesto was unique and a nice combo of flavors. This also comes together really quickly. It only takes a couple minutes to make the pesto (which could be done in advance), then just the 10-12 minutes it takes to grill the meat. Good for a quick dinner.