Description
These Mediterranean Steak Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal option that combines tender grilled steak with flavorful Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak:
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate steak for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Steak: Grill marinated steak for 4–5 minutes per side. Let it rest and then slice thinly.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide quinoa or rice among bowls. Top with steak slices, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and parsley. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use cauliflower rice instead of quinoa.
- You can substitute steak with chicken or lamb.
- Prep vegetables ahead for quicker assembly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
