Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls Recipe
These Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are a flavorful and satisfying meal featuring marinated flank steak, fresh vegetables, and zesty lime-cilantro rice. Perfect for a healthy and delicious dinner!
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Marinated Flank Steak:
- 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
Additional Bowl Ingredients:
- 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 feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Extra cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Marinate the Steak: Place flank steak in a bag or dish, pour marinade over it, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Warm the Black Beans and Corn: Heat black beans and corn in separate pans until warm.
- Grill the Steak: Grill marinated steak until desired doneness, then let it rest before slicing.
- Assemble the Bowls: In individual bowls, layer rice, beans, corn, steak slices, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and feta cheese. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can customize these bowls with additional toppings like salsa, sour cream, or hot sauce.
- Adjust the seasonings in the marinade to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls, Steak Bowl Recipe, Mexican Steak Bowl, Lime Cilantro Rice