Description
A nutrient-dense, high-protein steak bowl designed to support weight-loss goals with balanced macros and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (or cauliflower rice for lower carbs)
- 1 cup mixed greens or shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Season steak with chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 2. Heat a skillet over medium-high and sear the steak slices for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked to your liking.
- 3. In a bowl, layer cooked quinoa (or cauliflower rice) as the base.
- 4. Add mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
- 5. Top with sliced steak.
- 6. Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the bowl.
- 7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap quinoa for cauliflower rice to further reduce carbohydrates.
- For meal prep, store components separately and add avocado right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Healthy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: steak bowl, weight loss, healthy recipe, high protein