Description
This Healthy Steak Avocado Corn Bowl features the irresistible combination of flank steak, fresh avocados, and sweet corn over a bed of quinoa or brown rice. It’s a quick, nutritious meal that is both satisfying and simple to prepare, making it ideal for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 small red onion diced
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
- hot sauce or salsa optional, for serving
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub this mix on the flank steak and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or heat a skillet over medium-high with a splash of olive oil.
- Place the marinated flank steak on the hot grill or skillet. Cook for approximately 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare (130°F), or until it reaches your preferred doneness (145°F is medium).
- Remove the steak from heat and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes to redistribute the juices.
- Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain.
- If using fresh corn, grill alongside the steak for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. For frozen corn, sauté in a skillet with olive oil for 5-7 minutes. Drain and rinse canned corn.
- While the corn is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion, and slice or cube the avocados. Drizzle the avocados with lime juice to prevent browning.
- In individual serving bowls, place a base of cooked quinoa or brown rice.
- Layer the sliced steak, corn, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and avocado on top of the base.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the bowl and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Add hot sauce or salsa if desired.
- Serve immediately while the steak is warm and the vegetables are crisp.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the steak longer in the refrigerator.
Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite vegetables or sauces.
Keep the avocado roughly cubed to maintain its creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 85mg