Description
This Mediterranean Steak Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious meal combining tender, seasoned steak with fresh vegetables and flavorful Mediterranean staples like hummus, tzatziki, and Kalamata olives. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seasoning
- 2 steaks (sirloin, flank, or your preferred cut)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Grains and Vegetables
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (or rice)
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
Sauces and Garnish
- 1/4 cup hummus
- 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Start by seasoning both sides of the steaks with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano to infuse flavor.
- Cook the Steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the steaks for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer if preferred. Remove from heat and let the steaks rest for a few minutes to retain their juices.
- Prepare the Vegetables and Grains: While the steak cooks, dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the Kalamata olives. Ensure quinoa or rice is pre-cooked and ready.
- Slice the Steak: After resting, thinly slice the steak against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa or rice equally between two bowls. Arrange the sliced steak, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives on top.
- Add Sauces and Garnish: Dollop hummus and tzatziki sauce on each bowl. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve with lemon wedges for an added burst of flavor.
Notes
- You can swap quinoa with brown rice or couscous for variation.
- Adjust steak cooking times based on thickness and preference.
- Tzatziki can be homemade using Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt for freshness.
- Add a handful of spinach or arugula to make the bowl even more nutrient-dense.
- Leftover steak works great in this recipe for a quick meal.
