Description
This Mediterranean Steak Bowl is a vibrant and healthy meal featuring marinated flank or sirloin steak grilled to perfection, served over a bed of quinoa or rice, and topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and a dollop of hummus or tzatziki. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a flavorful and nutritious dish perfect for a wholesome dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Base and Toppings
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup hummus or tzatziki
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a shallow dish, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper until fully combined to create the marinade.
- Marinate the Steak: Add the flank or sirloin steak to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat until hot and ready for cooking.
- Cook the Steak: Remove the steak from the marinade and place it on the grill. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until it reaches desired doneness (medium-rare to medium is recommended for flank steak).
- Rest and Slice the Steak: Transfer the cooked steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain juices. Slice thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa or rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with sliced steak, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced Kalamata olives, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Add the Finishing Touches: Spoon a quarter cup of hummus or tzatziki onto each bowl, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For meal prep convenience, store steak and vegetables separately and assemble the bowl right before eating to keep ingredients fresh.
- You can substitute chicken breast or chickpeas as a lighter or vegetarian alternative to steak.
- Adjust seasoning and toppings based on personal preference to make the dish your own.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
