Beef Tenderloin with Mixed Baby Greens

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   Preheat the oven to 375F.

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   Put the bread slices on a small baking sheet.

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   Lightly spray both sides of the bread with olive oil spray.

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   Spread the garlic over the tops.

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   Bake for 10 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and lightly golden.

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   Let cool on a cooling rack.

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   (The garlic toasts can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to three days in an airtight container.)

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   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients.

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   Set aside.

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    In a large skillet (preferably not nonstick), heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom.

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    Cook the beef for 5 minutes.

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    Turn over (a flexible metal spatula works well).

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    Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the beef reaches the desired doneness (5 minutes on each side for medium-rare to medium).

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    Remove the beef from the skillet.

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    Immediately add the sauce mixture to the skillet.

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    Using a spoon, scrape to dislodge any browned bits.

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    Increase the heat to high and cook without stirring for 5 minutes, or until the mixture is reduced by half.

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    While the beef cooks, arrange the salad greens on plates, mounding slightly in the center.

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    Gently place a garlic toast on each mound.

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    Carefully place the beef on the garlic toast.

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    Just before serving, pour the sauce over each serving of beef and greens.

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    The secret to many a great sauce is those crunchy bits left in the pan after the meat or vegetables are browned.

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    To incorporate their rich, caramelized flavor into the sauce, deglaze the pan: Add a liquid and reduce the sauce either by boiling it at a high temperature without stirring or by thickening it, such as with a mixture of flour or cornstarch and water.

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    A nonstick pan is not a good choice when making sauces and gravies by deglazing because no browned bits will stick to it.

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    (Per Serving)

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    Calories: 294

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    Total Fat: 6.5g

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    Saturated: 2.5g

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    Trans: 0.0g

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    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

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    Monounsaturated: 3.5g

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    Cholesterol: 57mg

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    Sodium: 270mg

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    Carbohydrates: 28g

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    Fiber: 2g

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    Sugars: 11g

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    Protein: 28g

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    Dietary Exchanges

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    1 Starch

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    1 Carbohydrate

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    3 Lean Meat

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.