Description
A flavorful and nutritious dish featuring marinated flank steak, colorful vegetables, and a hearty base of rice. Customizable and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Extra cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Coat the flank steak with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package directions. If using frozen corn, thaw it before adding to the dish.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated steak for about 5-7 minutes on each side until it reaches desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing it against the grain.
- Assemble the bowls with a base of cooked rice, topped with black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and sliced steak. Optionally, add feta cheese.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Marinate the steak for longer for better flavor. Serve fresh and encourage customization with toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: steak bowls, cilantro lime, healthy recipe, meal prep