Description
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are a vibrant and delicious meal perfect for any night of the week. With juicy grilled steak marinated in zesty lime juice, fresh veggies, and creamy avocado, these bowls are not just a feast for the eyes but also a healthy choice packed with protein and fiber. The combination of flavors and textures ensures every bite is delightful. Whether you’re serving it for a casual family dinner or prepping meals for the week, this dish is versatile and easy to customize with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- Extra cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: Combine lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add flank steak, coat well, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Prepare rice and beans: Cook rice as per package instructions. Heat black beans in a small saucepan for about 5 minutes.
- Grill the steak: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated steak for 4-5 minutes on each side until medium-rare (130°F). Let rest before slicing.
- Assemble bowls: Place cooked rice in bowls and top with black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, red onion, sliced steak, extra cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg