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Portions:
4
Serving
Size:
3 ounces
- Diet
Types:
- Diabetes
- Dialysis
- Gluten-free
- Heart Healthy
Ingredients
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1-1/2 tablespoon slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 pound flank steak
Preparation
- Dice jalapeno pepper and mince garlic.
- Prepare pesto by mixing together almonds, yogurt, jalapeno pepper, salt, pepper, garlic and lime juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until slightly chunky. Set aside.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on steak. Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill steak to desired temperature or about 6 minutes on each side. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice steak into thin slices. Serve with 1 tablespoon cilantro pesto.
Helpful hints
- Serve with a small salad and a serving of Nicole’s Cumin Sweet Potato Shoestring Fries.
- Use leftover cilantro pesto on sandwiches or as a dip for Nicole’s fries.
Submitted by: DaVita dietitian Nicole from Virginia
Nutrients per serving
Calories 200
Protein 26 g
Carbohydrates 4 g
Fat 9 g
Cholesterol 69 mg
Sodium 142 mg
Potassium 390 mg
Phosphorus 237 mg
Calcium 82 mg
Fiber 0.4 g
Added Sugar 0 g
Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices
- 3-1/2 meat
Carbohydrate choices
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