Description
A delightful and nutritious meal featuring tender steak and wholesome quinoa, topped with vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
- Steak (any cut of your choice)
- Quinoa
- Bell peppers
- Spinach
- Cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions, combining it with water or broth and letting it simmer until fluffy.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper. Heat a grill or pan over medium-high heat and cook the steak until it reaches your desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Allow it to rest before slicing.
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Add bell peppers and spinach, sauté until tender and wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Layer the cooked quinoa, sliced steak, sautéed bell peppers, and spinach in a large bowl. Top with halved cherry tomatoes and drizzle with lemon juice.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the steak beforehand. Quinoa can be substituted with brown rice or farro. Adjust the vegetables based on seasonality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg