AN AMAZING ULTIMATE DINNER Recipe
Mediterranean Steak Bowls are a delicious and wholesome dinner option that combines juicy marinated steak with a colorful array of fresh vegetables, quinoa or couscous, and flavorful toppings like feta cheese and olives. This recipe is perfect for a satisfying and nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Marinated Steak:
- 1 pound flank steak
- Olive oil, for marinating
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Other Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the flank steak and let it marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Cook the Quinoa/Couscous: Prepare quinoa or couscous according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Grill the Steak: Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated flank steak for about 6-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
- Rest the Steak: Remove the steak from the grill and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it against the grain.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and chickpeas. Season with olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked quinoa or couscous among serving bowls. Top with the grilled steak, fresh vegetable mixture, feta cheese, and olives.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for garnish and serve immediately with your favorite dressing or additional lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
