Beef Tenderloin with Fresh Herb Sauce

PointsPlus® value | 5
Servings | 2
Preparation Time | 10 min
Cooking Time | 8 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy

Ingredients
* 1/2 cup(s) parsley, fresh, leaves
* 1/4 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, leaves
* 1 clove(s) garlic clove(s), smashed with side of a knife, peeled
* 2 Tbsp water
* 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
* 1 tsp olive oil
* 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
* 1/2 tsp table salt, divided
* 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
* 1 spray(s) cooking spray
* 8 oz uncooked lean and trimmed beef tenderloin, (use two 1-inch-thick steaks)

Instructions

* In a blender or food processor, place parsley, cilantro, garlic, water, vinegar, oil, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Blend on high, pulsing, until a smooth sauce is formed; set aside.

* Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle beef with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; add beef to skillet and cook, flipping once, about 7 to 8 minutes for medium, or longer for desired degree of doneness. Serve with sauce. Yields 1 steak and about 1/3 cup sauce per serving.

Notes

You can grill the steak if desired (cooking time may vary from above).


*** I served this with broccoli and green beans that had been steamed in the microwave for 7 minutes and then sauteed in skillet with a little olive oil, garlic, and tomatoes (added at the last minute).