Description
A healthy steak bowl packed with fresh ingredients and rich Mediterranean flavors. High in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season steak with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook steak for 2-3 minutes per side until medium-rare. Slice thinly.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Top with sliced steak and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure steak reaches 135°F for medium-rare.
- For extra flavor, marinate steak in olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Swap quinoa for brown rice or couscous if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: healthy steak bowl, Mediterranean diet, high protein meal, balanced lunch, quinoa bowl