Flank Steak – Tex Mex Quinoa & Veggie Bowls
CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields4 Servings
Total Time50 mins
For the Steak
 1 lb Flank Steak
 Salt
 Pepper
 2 tbsp Olive oil
 Pico de gallo
 Mexican crema
 Fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Veggies
 2 Sweet potatoes, cubed
 2 Poblano peppers, seeded & cut into pieces
 1 Red onion, chopped
 2 tbsp Olive oil
 1 tsp Chili powder
 ½ tsp Ground cumin
 ½ tsp Garlic powder
 Salt
 Pepper
For the Quinoa
 1 cup Quinoa
 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
 1 Lime grated for zest
 Salt
1

Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Make the quinoa: Cook the quinoa as the label directs; fluff with a fork and stir in the cilantro and lime zest. Season with salt.

2

Meanwhile, make the vegetables: Toss the sweet potatoes, poblanos and red onion with the olive oil, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until tender and browned around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.

3

Make the steak: Season the steak with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

4

Assemble the bowls: Divide the quinoa among 4 shallow bowls. Top with the vegetables, steak, pico de gallo, crema and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Ingredients

For the Steak
 1 lb Flank Steak
 Salt
 Pepper
 2 tbsp Olive oil
 Pico de gallo
 Mexican crema
 Fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Veggies
 2 Sweet potatoes, cubed
 2 Poblano peppers, seeded & cut into pieces
 1 Red onion, chopped
 2 tbsp Olive oil
 1 tsp Chili powder
 ½ tsp Ground cumin
 ½ tsp Garlic powder
 Salt
 Pepper
For the Quinoa
 1 cup Quinoa
 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
 1 Lime grated for zest
 Salt

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Make the quinoa: Cook the quinoa as the label directs; fluff with a fork and stir in the cilantro and lime zest. Season with salt.

2

Meanwhile, make the vegetables: Toss the sweet potatoes, poblanos and red onion with the olive oil, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until tender and browned around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.

3

Make the steak: Season the steak with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

4

Assemble the bowls: Divide the quinoa among 4 shallow bowls. Top with the vegetables, steak, pico de gallo, crema and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Flank Steak – Tex Mex Quinoa & Veggie Bowls