Description
A colorful and vibrant Mediterranean Steak Bowl featuring tender steak and wholesome quinoa paired with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (such as sirloin or flank)
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the steak with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear the steak over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Let it rest before slicing.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, red bell pepper, feta cheese, and olives in a large bowl. Stir gently to mix.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour this dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Divide the quinoa salad among bowls, top with sliced steak, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute the steak with marinated grilled tofu or chickpeas. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg