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Healthy Mediterranean Steak Bowl

Savor the Flavor: Healthy Mediterranean Steak Bowl Bliss

Discover the Healthy Mediterranean Steak Bowl, a delicious blend of quinoa, veggies, and marinated steak perfect for a nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main dishes
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Steak

  • 1 pound flank steak a lean cut perfect for marinating and grilling
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil helps the marinade stick
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder complements the steak's savory notes
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika adds smokiness
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

For the Quinoa

  • 1 cup quinoa nutrient-dense base rich in protein
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water broth adds extra flavor

For the Salad

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • 1 medium lemon juiced

Instructions
 

Marinate the Steak

  • Mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this marinade over the flank steak and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Cook the Quinoa

  • Rinse and drain quinoa. Combine with chicken broth or water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.

Grill the Steak

  • Preheat your grill. Cook the marinated steak for 5-7 minutes on each side or until desired doneness.

Prepare the Salad

  • Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, red onion, feta, and olives in a bowl. Squeeze lemon juice over top.

Assemble the Bowl

  • Start with quinoa at the bottom, add the salad mixture, and top with sliced steak.

Final Touches and Serve

  • Drizzle with olive oil or lemon juice before serving.

Notes

Customize ingredients in the salad to suit your taste while keeping Mediterranean flair.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Healthy Mediterranean Steak Bowl, meal prep, Nutritious, quinoa, salad, steak
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