Carne Asada Protein Bowl
Charred steak over cauliflower rice, black beans, and avocado. All the burrito-bowl flavor, low-GI.
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- 500 g Beef flank steak
- 500 g Cauliflower
- 200 g Black beans
- 1 Avocado
- 2 Lime
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 4 tbsp Cilantro (optional)
Method
- Rub the steak with the grated garlic, cumin, salt, and the juice of one lime; leave to sit while you prep.
- Pulse the cauliflower to rice-size grains and warm through in the oil with a pinch of salt until tender, 6 minutes.
- Warm the black beans in a small pan.
- Sear the steak over high heat, 3 minutes a side for medium, then rest and slice thin.
- Build bowls of cauliflower rice, beans, sliced steak, and avocado; finish with cilantro and the second lime.
About Carne Asada Protein Bowl
Carne Asada Protein Bowl is a Mexican lunch or dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes and serves 4.
Carne Asada Protein Bowl: frequently asked questions
Is Carne Asada Protein Bowl gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Carne Asada Protein Bowl has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Carne Asada Protein Bowl take to make?
About 30 minutes start to finish, but only around 19 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Carne Asada Protein Bowl?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out cilantro — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Carne Asada Protein Bowl make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.