Description
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls – A fresh and flavorful dinner loaded with tender steak, zesty lime, and vibrant toppings. Perfect for healthy meals or easy meal prep!
Ingredients
1 pound flank steak
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 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
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Extra cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1.Marinate the Steak
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
Lime juice
Olive oil
Chopped cilantro
Minced garlic
Ground cumin
Chili powder
Salt & black pepper
Add flank steak and coat well. Cover and marinate for 30 mins – 2 hours in the fridge.
2.Cook the Steak
Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat.
Cook steak 5–7 mins per side (for medium rare).
Rest for 5 mins, then slice against the grain.
3.Prepare the Bowl Base
While steak cooks, prepare your bowl base:
Cook rice and fluff
Mix beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado in a bowl
4. Assemble the Bowls
In each bowl:
Add a layer of rice
Spoon in the veggie mixture
Add sliced steak
Top with feta (if using)
Garnish with cilantro & lime wedges
5. Serve
Serve warm, and enjoy the burst of zesty, smoky, and creamy flavors in every bite!
Notes
-
Make it low-carb: Use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
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Dairy-free? Skip the feta or use a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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