Warm Chili Beef Salad With Cilantro Pesto Recipe

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Warm Chili Beef Salad With Cilantro Pesto
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
599
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For the cilantro pesto:
  2. Wash and dry the cilantro thoroughly. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the cilantro, garlic, pine nuts, chili pepper to taste and lemon juice. Pulse until finely chopped and well combined. Scrape down the sides; then, with the motor running, add the oil in a slow, steady stream and process for 2 to 3 minutes, until the pesto is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  3. For the beef salad:
  4. Wash the arugula leaves well and dry thoroughly. Set aside.
  5. Use the tablespoon of oil to lightly coat the meat on both sides. Sprinkle with the crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste.
  6. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef fillets for 4 to 5 minutes, then turn and sear for 4 to 5 minutes on the second side for medium-rare (or until cooked to the desired doneness). Transfer the meat to a cutting board and cut into 1/4 -inch-thick slices.
  7. While the meat is cooking, blanch the snow peas: Have ready a medium bowl of ice water.
  8. Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the snow peas and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until they turn bright green. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain before adding them to the salad.
  9. In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched snow peas, sliced carrots, scallions and arugula leaves. Add the slices of beef (the meat will still be warm) and a few tablespoons of the cilantro pesto, and toss until lightly coated. Divide evenly among individual plates and drizzle with more cilantro pesto. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 599.03 Kcal (2508 kJ)
Calories from fat 389.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.27g 67%
Cholesterol 115.3mg 38%
Sodium 92.02mg 4%
Potassium 665.36mg 14%
Total Carbs 11.12g 4%
Sugars 3.13g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4.06g 16%
Protein 40.49g 81%
Vitamin C 20mg 33%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 181.54 Kcal (760 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.11g 67%
Cholesterol 34.94mg 38%
Sodium 27.89mg 4%
Potassium 201.65mg 14%
Total Carbs 3.37g 4%
Sugars 0.95g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.23g 16%
Protein 12.27g 81%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 33%
Iron 1.1mg 20%
Calcium 18.8mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.8
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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