Try this super delicious Latin American dish of grilled meat paired with a flavorful green herb sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Carne Asada with Chimichurri Sauce
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Cost Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 217 | |
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Total Fat | 7.0 g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | |
Cholesterol | 55 mg | |
Sodium | 281 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 10 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 3 g | |
Sugars | 5 g | |
Protein | 28 g |
Dietary Exchanges
2 vegetable, free, 3 lean meat
Ingredients
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1/4 cup water -
1 pound unpeeled zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces -
1 pound green beans, trimmed, cut in half -
1 1/2 pounds strip, skirt, or flank steak (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick), all visible fat discarded -
1/4 teaspoon salt -
1/4 teaspoon (freshly ground preferred) -
Cooking spray
Chimichurri Sauce
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1 1/2 cups Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, finely chopped -
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped -
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar -
1 tablespoon water -
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) -
2 teaspoons olive oil -
3 medium garlic cloves, minced -
1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar -
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled -
1/4 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground preferred) -
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
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Pour 1/4 cup water into a medium saucepan. Add the zucchini and green beans. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low. Steam, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and easily pierced with a fork. Drain in a colander. -
Meanwhile, pat the beef dry with paper towels. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper over the beef. -
Lightly spray a heavy skillet with cooking spray. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the beef. Cook for 2 minutes without turning so it browns. -
Using a spatula, loosen, lift, and turn over the beef. Cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand under a loose tent of aluminum foil for 5 minutes. -
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. -
Spoon the sauce over the beef. Serve with the zucchini and green beans.
Cooking Tip: Strip, skirt, and flank are lean cuts of beef, so don’t overcook them or they'll get tough.
Keep it Healthy: Don't have fresh zucchini or green beans on hand? You can steam fresh broccoli or cauliflower instead.
Tip: Serve with warm corn tortillas, brown rice, or other whole grain if desired.
Tip: Nutrition information for Carne Asada in table.
Nutrition information for Chimichurri Sauce:
Calories 26
Fat 1.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Trans Fatty Acid 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 107 mg
Carbohydrates 3 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1 g

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