Mediterranean Steak Bowls: An Amazing Ultimate Dinner Recipe
If you’re in search of a vibrant and nutritious dinner, look no further than these Mediterranean Steak Bowls. This delightful dish blends marinated steak with fresh vegetables and your choice of quinoa or couscous, creating a filling meal that’s as colorful as it is satisfying. Designed for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also easily customizable to suit any palate. Whether you’re craving something hearty or light, these bowls are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- Olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 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
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the flank steak by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let it sit for 15–30 minutes.
- Cook the quinoa or couscous according to package instructions and set aside.
- Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat and grill the marinated steak for 6–8 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Adjust cooking time to your preference.
- Allow the grilled steak to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and chickpeas; season with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the bowls by layering cooked quinoa/couscous with sliced steak and vegetable mixture on top. Add feta cheese and olives if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 550g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg