Description
The Mediterranean Steak Bowl is a vibrant and hearty dish that combines tender, juicy steak with a medley of fresh vegetables and zesty flavors. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the crispness of the cucumbers to the creaminess of the feta cheese, all enhanced by a tangy lemon dressing that dances on the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Steak:
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Marinate the flank steak in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Cook the marinated steak for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired doneness (medium-rare is about 135°F).
- Remove the steak from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve the quinoa salad topped with the sliced steak.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time; store the quinoa salad and steak separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the steak with grilled portobello mushrooms.
- Feel free to add or substitute other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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