Description
These Steak Fajita Power Bowls combine juicy flank steak, colorful peppers, creamy avocado, and hearty grains for a bold and nourishing meal. Perfect for meal prep, gluten-free diets, and weeknight dinners, this recipe is packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. A healthy twist on classic fajitas in an easy bowl format.
Ingredients
0.5 pound flank steak
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
1 avocado
0.25 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
2. Heat grill or skillet over high heat. Sear steak 4–5 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
3. In same skillet, add bell peppers and onions. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
4. Divide rice or quinoa into bowls. Add sliced steak, sautéed vegetables, avocado, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime over the top.
Notes
This dish works with either rice or quinoa—use your favorite.
Add extra chili powder or jalapeños for more heat.
To keep avocado fresh, slice right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté/Grill
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 55mg