Beef Tenderloin with Fresh Herb Sauce - 5 Points+

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup(s) fresh parsley, fresh, leaves     
• 1/4 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, leaves     
• 1 clove(s) (medium) 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.