Cilantro Lime Steak and Rice Bowls

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds flank steak

1/3 cup olive oil

1 lime (zested and juiced)

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 cup minced cilantro

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups cooked white rice

1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)

1 cup corn

1 avocado

1/2 red onion (sliced)

1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

1 batch cilantro lime crema (click for recipe)

Directions

whisk marinade

Whisk together all ingredients for the steak marinade. This includes the olive oil, juice and zest of a lime, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper.

marinate steak

Add the steak to a shallow dish and pour the marinade on top. Let marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

heat pan

Heat a cast iron pan to medium high and place steak on. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or steak reaches desired internal temperature. I usually do around 145 degrees which is medium-medium/well.

let steak rest

Let the steak rest for 10 minutes, then slice - into strips or cubes.

assemble bowls

Assemble your bowls with the rice, black beans, corn, avocado, steak, then top with the cilantro lime crema.

serve

You can also add in some chopped lettuce, sauteed bell peppers and onions. etc! Enjoy!

Notes

Use this dressing: Cilantro Lime Cashew Crema

https://www.umami.recipes/recipe/cQrQtQmZrdzET2hYh3jo

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 662 kcal
• Total Fat: 34 g
• Total Carbohydrate: 51 g
• Dietary Fiber: 11 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 41 g