Steak Avocado Roasted Corn Bowl (Printable)
Protein-packed bowl with grilled steak, roasted corn, fresh avocado and tangy lime drizzle
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Steak
01 - 1 lb flank steak
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ For the Roasted Corn
08 - 2 ears fresh corn, husked or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
11 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ For the Bowl
12 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
13 - 1 large avocado, sliced
14 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
16 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
17 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
→ For the Lime Dressing
18 - 2 tbsp olive oil
19 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
20 - 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
21 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
22 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub mixture evenly over both sides of the flank steak.
03 - Let the seasoned steak rest at room temperature while preparing the corn.
04 - Place corn kernels on a baking sheet. Toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15-18 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and lightly charred.
05 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
06 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
07 - Divide rice or quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each with sliced steak, roasted corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with lime dressing and serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of warm spiced steak and cool creamy avocado hits every temperature and texture craving in one bowl
- You can prep all the components ahead and assemble in minutes for weekday lunches that dont feel like meal prep
02 -
- Resting the steak for those 5 minutes under foil makes the difference between juicy and tough so do not skip it even if you are hungry
- Slicing against the grain means cutting perpendicular to the muscle fibers and you will notice the steak is significantly more tender when you do it correctly
03 -
- If your corn is not very sweet add a pinch of sugar to the roasting pan to help it caramelize
- Toast your rice or quinoa in a dry pan before cooking for a nutty flavor that makes the whole bowl feel more substantial