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 425˚F. 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.