Steak and Quinoa Grain Bowl with Avocado

steak quinoa grain bowl with avocado cilantro and lime

Steak and quinoa grain bowls with avocado combine tender sliced steak with fluffy quinoa and fresh toppings. The steak sears quickly while the quinoa cooks into a light base that holds the meal together.

Creamy avocado, cilantro, and lime brighten the bowl and balance the rich steak.

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1. Rinse 0.5 cup quinoa under cold water. Combine with 1 cup water in pot. Bring to boil over high heat. 2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. 3. Pat 1 lb steak dry. Season with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper. 4. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 5. Add steak in single layer. Cook 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, internal temperature 130-135°F, surface browned and firm. 6. Remove steak, rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice. 7. Slice 1 medium avocado. 8. Assemble bowl with quinoa, sliced steak, avocado, 0.25 cup chopped cilantro, and 1 tbsp lime juice. 9. Finish with fresh cilantro sprinkled on top.
  • Quinoa

  • Water

  • Steak

  • Salt

  • Black pepper

  • Olive oil

  • Avocado

  • Cilantro

  • Lime juice

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 lb steak
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

1. Rinse 0.5 cup quinoa under cold water. Combine with 1 cup water in pot. Bring to boil over high heat.

2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.

3. Pat 1 lb steak dry. Season with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.

4. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

5. Add steak in single layer. Cook 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, internal temperature 130-135°F, surface browned and firm.

6. Remove steak, rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice.

7. Slice 1 medium avocado.

8. Assemble bowl with quinoa, sliced steak, avocado, 0.25 cup chopped cilantro, and 1 tbsp lime juice.

9. Finish with fresh cilantro sprinkled on top.

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