Prepared in simply half-hour, these Mediterranean Steak Grain bowls are full of quinoa, tomatoes and bell pepper, feta, olives, and topped with slices of juicy grilled steak, and a creamy herb yogurt dressing. Good meal for the entire household to customise and construct their very own bowl!
Why I Love This Recipe
Grain bowls have turn out to be one among my favourite simple to throw collectively meals after I don’t know what else to make for dinner!
Why? As a result of they get dinner on the desk shortly (good day half-hour), are customizable, and supply a wonderfully balanced meal full of protein, fiber, carbs, and fats.
Quinoa and hummus function the bottom for these bowls and are topped with tender, juicy grilled steak, crunchy bell pepper, purple onion, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and salty feta.
Oh, and you may’t neglect about drizzling some creamy, herb yogurt dressing on high.
I simply love how bowls layer totally different textures and flavors, making each chunk distinctive and a little bit of a shock. Loaded with Mediterranean taste, these bowls are not any exception.
They’re an amazing choice for a fast and straightforward weeknight meal, or the parts may even be prepped on the weekend for simple to assemble lunches or all through the week.
Plus, the entire household can take pleasure in customizing their bowls, selecting which toppings so as to add based mostly on their preferences. I name {that a} win win!
Elements You’ll Want
Notes on Elements
flank steak: lean lower of meat that’s a superb supply of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.
hummus: gives some creaminess and additional taste to the bowls. Any store-bought hummus ought to work – I used plain however a flavored hummus can be scrumptious too!
quinoa: barely nutty-flavored grain full of fiber and protein that serves as a part of the bottom for the bowls.
cherry tomatoes: add sweetness, acidity, and a pop of shade to the dish.
bell pepper: provides a pleasant crunch to the dish and is a good supply of vitamin C. I used inexperienced, however any shade pepper works.
purple onion: sharp, pungent taste, provides crunch and depth to the dish.
crumbled feta: provides a creamy texture and a few saltiness.
kalamata olives: give a wealthy, barely salty style.
Greek yogurt: acts as the bottom for the dressing.
lemon: provides some acidity to the herb yogurt dressing.
garlic: offers dressing a punch of taste.
oregano: offers dressing a shiny and daring taste.
mint: provides a delicate sweetness to the yogurt sauce
olive oil: used to coat the grill pan and within the dressing. It’s additionally a very good supply of dietary fats and antioxidants.
salt and pepper: important taste enhancers.
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The right way to Make Mediterranean Steak Grain Bowl
- Put together and prepare dinner steak. First, pat steak dry with paper towel then season each side with salt and pepper and let sit out at room temperature for a minimum of half-hour. After heating the grill or cast-iron grill pan, grill steak, turning as soon as, till cooked to your required choice. See recipe notes under for steering on prepare dinner instances.
- Relaxation and slice steak. As soon as cooked, switch steak to chopping board and let relaxation for a minimum of 10 minutes, then thinly slice it towards the grain.
- Construct bowls. Start by spreading hummus over half of the bowl and fill the opposite half with quinoa.
- Add steak and remainder of components. Place steak over the quinoa and high with tomatoes, bell pepper, purple onion, feta, and olives. Drizzle herb yogurt dressing over high and garnish with further mint as desired.
Professional Ideas
- After drying and seasoning the steak, let sit out at room temperature for a minimum of half-hour earlier than grilling. This helps it prepare dinner extra evenly and have a juicy, tender, taste and texture.
- To avoid wasting time, use a store-bought Tzatziki or Greek dressing as a substitute of creating your personal yogurt sauce.
- Meal prep the parts of the bowl over the weekend so that you’ve got dinners or lunches which might be fast to assemble for the week!
Storage and Preparation
Leftovers could be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days.
You’ll be able to prep the weather of those bowls individually forward of time just like the quinoa, steak, and herb yogurt dressing. Then once you’re able to eat merely construct your bowl!
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For extra bowl inspiration, take a look at my different recipes under!
Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowl with Bok Choy
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Description
Prepared in simply half-hour, these Mediterranean Steak Grain bowls are full of quinoa, tomatoes and bell pepper, feta, olives, and topped with slices of juicy grilled steak, and a creamy herb yogurt dressing. Good meal for the entire household to customise and construct their very own bowl!
For the steak grain bowls:
- Olive oil, for brushing
- 1 lb flank or skirt steak
- 1 cup hummus
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (from 2/3 cup dry quinoa)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 inexperienced bell pepper, diced (about 3/4 – 1 cup)
- 1/2 small purple onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
For the herb yogurt dressing:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 small garlic clove, grated or minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1/2 tablespoon recent)
- 1/2 tablespoon recent mint (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
For the steak grain bowls:
- Pat steak dry with paper towel. Season each side with salt and pepper and let sit out at room temperature for a minimum of half-hour.
- Warmth grill or forged iron grill pan over medium-high warmth. Brush grill pan with olive oil, or if utilizing a grill, brush steak with olive oil. Grill steak, turning as soon as, till instant-read thermometer inserted into heart reads 130 to 135 levels F for medium-rare (about 4-5 minutes per facet) or 135-145 levels F for medium (about 6-7 minutes per facet). Switch steak to chopping board and let relaxation for a minimum of 10 minutes.
- Thinly slice steak towards the grain.
- To arrange bowls, unfold hummus over half of the bowl and fill the opposite half with quinoa.
- Place steak over the quinoa and high with tomatoes, bell pepper, purple onion, feta, and olives.
- Drizzle herb yogurt dressing over high and garnish with further mint as desired.
For the herb yogurt dressing:
- Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, mint, salt and pepper till mixed.
- Whereas whisking, slowly drizzle in olive oil till dressing is clean and creamy.
Notes
- I want my steak medium-rare however the USDA recommends cooking meat till a thermometer inserted on the heart reaches 145 levels F. This may yield steak that’s nicely executed.
- For a time-saver, you possibly can high these bowls with a store-bought Tzatziki or Greek dressing.
- Meal prep the parts forward of time over the weekend so you’ll be able to simply construct the bowls for dinner or lunches throughout the week!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Prepare dinner Time: 10 minutes
- Class: Dinner
- Technique: Grill
- Delicacies: Mediterranean
