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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 1-1/2″ knob fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons creamy almond butter
- 1lb steak (flank, skirt, sirloin)
- Bibb lettuce cups
- For the Quick-Pickled Cucumbers & Onions:
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and very thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 186g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 291 | |
| Calories from Fat 171 | 59% |
| Total Fat 19.27g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 4.01g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium 649mg | 27% |
| Potassium 410mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 11.44g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 9.01g | 6% |
| Protein 18.01g | 29% |
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