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Grilled Tri Tip with Arugula Walnut Blue Cheese Pesto
Grilled tri tip steak is coated in balsamic vinegar and dijon mustard, crusted with red walnuts, rosemary and garlic, then topped with a savory pesto sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 peopl
Calories: 533 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs tri tip
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
Instructions
- Begin by trimming most of the fat off the tri tip.
- Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and dijon mustard together in a small bowl.
- In a small food processor or blender combine the walnuts, rosemary, salt, pepper and garlic.
- Blend all of the ingredients together.
- Brush the olive oil and vinegar mixture on the steak.
- Rub the steak with the walnut garlic mixture.
- Place on the grill over medium heat for 45 minutes, flipping every 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the middle registers 145°F for medium rare.
- Remove from the grill, let rest for 10 minutes, then slice.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4serving
Calories
533kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
147mg
(49%)
Sodium
1910mg
(80%)
Potassium
833mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
20mg
(0%)
Vitamin C
1.3mg
(1%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
4.3mg
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4peopl
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4serving | |
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1910mg | 80% |
| Potassium | 833mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.