Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are the perfect solution for a quick, flavorful dinner that can brighten up any weeknight. This vibrant dish features marinated flank steak grilled to perfection and served over a bed of fluffy rice, topped with fresh veggies like black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. Not only does it look appealing, but it’s also customizable to suit everyone’s tastes—making it a hit at family dinners or casual gatherings. With just 35 minutes from prep to plate, you can enjoy a meal that’s not only delicious but also nutritious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Extra cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the marinade.
- Marinate flank steak for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Heat black beans in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- Grill marinated steak on medium-high heat for about 4–5 minutes per side.
- Let the steak rest before slicing against the grain.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice, black beans, corn, sliced steak, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 685mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg