Description
Mediterranean Steak Bowls are a delicious and vibrant dish that brings together tender steak, fresh vegetables, and zesty flavors. Each bowl is a feast for the senses, featuring a nutritious base of quinoa or rice topped with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta, and briny kalamata olives. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, making it a go-to favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or flank steak
- 1 cup quinoa or rice
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa or rice according to package instructions; rinse quinoa under cold water for fluffiness.
- Season the steak with salt, pepper, and oregano; let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak for 4-5 minutes per side until browned.
- Allow the steak to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble your bowls with quinoa/rice at the base and top with sliced steak, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over each bowl before serving; add extra oregano if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg