Description
A vibrant and satisfying Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring marinated steak, fresh vegetables, and hearty grains.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak (about 1-inch thick)
- 2 cups quinoa or couscous (cooked)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1 medium bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 medium lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- Marinating the Steak: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Add the flank steak, turning to coat completely, and let it marinate for 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preparing the Grains: While the steak marinates, prepare your quinoa or couscous according to package directions. Once cooked, set aside and keep warm.
- Grilling the Steak: Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated flank steak for 6-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
- Assembling the Bowls: Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then, slice thinly against the grain. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and chickpeas. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently. Divide the quinoa or couscous among four serving bowls and top with sliced steak, veggie mixture, crumbled feta, and Kalamata olives. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Great for meal prep and can be adapted with different proteins or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 715mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg