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$50 Safeway Gift Card Giveaway + Grilled Flank Steak & Quinoa Soup with Cilantro Chimichurri Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 Poblano Pepper, halved, stemmed and seeded
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil, divided
- 1/2 cup diced White Onion
- 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Sweet Potato, peeled and diced
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp ground Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried Mexican Oregano
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tbsp AP Flour
- juice of 1/2 an orange
- 4 cups low-sodium Beef Broth
- 1/3 cup Quinoa
- 1 package Marcela Valladolid Flank Steak for Arrachera
- 1 package Marcela Valladolid White Corn Tortillas, warmed (plan on 1-2 per person)
- Cilantro Chimichurri (recipe below)
- Optional garnishes: crumbled cotija cheese, sliced radishes, diced avocado
- 1/4 cup chopped Cilantro Leaves
- 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley Leaves
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Sherry Vinegar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1390g | |
| Calories 1636 | |
| Calories from Fat 1252 | 77% |
| Total Fat 141.61g | 177% |
| Saturated Fat 20.27g | 81% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5080mg | 212% |
| Potassium 1662mg | 47% |
| Total Carbs 73.48g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.4g | 35% |
| Sugars 9.44g | 6% |
| Protein 24.0g | 38% |
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