Mediterranean Steak Bowls: An Amazing Ultimate Dinner Recipe
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean Steak Bowls: An Amazing Ultimate Dinner Recipe, perfect for any weeknight meal or special occasion. This dish combines juicy flank steak with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables and hearty grains like quinoa or couscous, delivering a satisfying and nutritious dining experience. Each bowl is customizable, allowing you to adapt it to your taste preferences while packing in protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 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
- cup feta cheese, crumbled
- cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Marinate the flank steak in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Cook quinoa or couscous according to package instructions; set aside.
- Grill the marinated steak over medium-high heat for about 6 to 8 minutes on each side until medium-rare.
- Allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and chickpeas with olive oil and seasonings.
- Assemble bowls by adding quinoa or couscous topped with sliced steak, vegetable mix, feta cheese, and olives.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg