Description
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are a vibrant and satisfying meal that combines marinated flank steak, fresh veggies, and fluffy rice in just 35 minutes. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, offering a healthy and customizable option that everyone will love. With the zesty cilantro-lime marinade enhancing the steak’s flavor, each bite bursts with freshness. Top your bowls with your favorite ingredients like avocado and cherry tomatoes for a nutritious and delicious dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 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
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Extra cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate flank steak in the mixture for at least 30 minutes (ideally longer).
- Cook rice as per package instructions.
- Heat black beans in a saucepan until warm.
- Grill the marinated steak over medium-high heat for about 4–5 minutes on each side until desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest before slicing against the grain.
- In bowls, layer rice as the base followed by beans, corn, sliced steak, avocado, red onion, and feta if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg