Delicious Mediterranean Steak Bowls
Delicious Mediterranean Steak Bowls offer a vibrant and satisfying dining experience, featuring tender marinated sirloin steak served over a fluffy base of couscous or quinoa. Topped with fresh cherry tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers, these bowls are bursting with flavor and color, making them perfect for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Quick to prepare and customizable, this recipe guarantees a delightful culinary experience that will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sirloin steak
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup couscous or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- Fresh parsley or mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the sirloin steak well and marinate in the fridge for at least one hour.
- Cook the couscous or quinoa: Prepare according to package instructions while the steak marinates.
- Grill the steak: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated steak for about 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare doneness.
- Chop veggies: While the steak rests, dice cherry tomatoes and cucumbers. Toss with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Assemble bowls: Spoon couscous or quinoa into bowls. Slice the rested steak against the grain and place it on top of the grains. Add chopped veggies.
- Garnish & serve: Finish with fresh herbs and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg