A flavorful and healthy Mediterranean-style steak bowl featuring grilled flank steak, fresh vegetables, and quinoa or couscous.
Author:Samantha
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Grilling
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Diet:Gluten Free
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
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
Fresh parsley, chopped
Olive oil (for marinating and drizzling)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the flank steak and let it marinate for 15–30 minutes.
Prepare quinoa or couscous according to package instructions. Set aside.
Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated flank steak for about 6–8 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
Remove the steak from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing it against the grain.
In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and chickpeas. Season with olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
Divide cooked quinoa or couscous among serving bowls. Top with the grilled steak, fresh vegetable mixture, feta cheese, and olives.
Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for garnish and serve immediately with your favorite dressing or additional lemon juice.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the steak with grilled Portobello mushrooms or marinated tofu.
This bowl can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.