Description
A colorful meal combining flank steak, sweet potatoes, and a creamy avocado-cilantro drizzle, packed with nutrients and customizable for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ lb flank steak (or your preferred cut)
- 1 large sweet potato (about 1 lb), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1½ Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Garlic salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups baby arugula or baby spinach
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- ½ large avocado, thinly sliced (remaining half used for the sauce)
- For the Marinade:
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium tamari (or soy sauce)
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp honey
- 4 garlic cloves, lightly smashed
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- For the Avocado-Cilantro Drizzle:
- ½ large avocado
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, packed
- 1½ Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2–4 Tbsp water
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: In a large zip-top bag, mix all marinade ingredients. Add the flank steak, seal the bag, and massage the marinade into the meat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours.
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potato cubes with olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Sear the Steak: After marinating, heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add high-heat oil and sear the steak for 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Rest the Steak: Transfer cooked steak to a cutting board and let it rest for at least 10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
- Prepare the Avocado-Cilantro Drizzle: In a blender, add half avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic. Blend, adding 2 tablespoons of water till creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Bowls: In serving bowls, add cooked rice at the bottom, then top with sliced steak, roasted sweet potatoes, arugula or spinach, sliced avocado, and drizzle with avocado-cilantro sauce.
- Serve: Enjoy your flavorful steak and sweet potato bowls!
Notes
Customize the recipe with your choice of greens or grain base. For a vegetarian option, substitute steak with grilled tofu or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: steak, sweet potato, avocado, healthy dinner, meal prep