Description
These Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls offer a vibrant, fresh, and delicious meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Featuring tender marinated flank steak infused with zesty lime and fresh cilantro, complemented by colorful bell peppers, black beans, creamy avocado slices, and a hearty base of rice or quinoa, they provide a perfectly balanced, nutritious, and customizable dish ideal for meal prep or quick dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Marinade
- 1 lb flank steak
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped generously
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
Base and Vegetables
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: In a bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, olive oil, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili flakes. Place the flank steak in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over the steak. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the base and toppings: While the steak marinates, cook your choice of rice or quinoa until fluffy. Chop the bell peppers and rinse the black beans, draining well. Slice ripe avocado just before serving to keep fresh and creamy.
- Cook the steak: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness. Let the steak rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Assemble the bowls: Begin with a generous scoop of rice or quinoa at the bottom of each bowl. Layer with black beans and bell peppers, then top with slices of the marinated steak. Finish with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and an optional squeeze of extra lime juice.
Notes
- Marinate the steak for 3-4 hours for enhanced flavor and tenderness.
- Always let the steak rest after cooking to keep it juicy.
- Use fresh lime juice and cilantro for the best bright flavor.
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain for optimal tenderness.
- Warm the rice or quinoa before serving to balance the cool toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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