Description
A vibrant and healthy steak bowl packed with Mediterranean flavors. This recipe features lean steak, fresh vegetables, and a light lemon-herb dressing for a delicious and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss the sliced steak with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill or pan-sear the steak for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
- While the steak is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls.
- Top the quinoa with the grilled steak, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and red onion.
- Drizzle with the lemon-herb dressing.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese, if using.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute steak with grilled halloumi cheese or chickpeas.
- Add other Mediterranean vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Serve with a side of hummus for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 550 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 400mg (without added salt)
- Fat: Approximately 30g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40g
- Fiber: Approximately 6g
- Protein: Approximately 35g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 90mg