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Quick & Easy Mediterranean Steak Bowl Recipe

Quick & Easy Mediterranean Steak Bowl Recipe


  • Author: lilan
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Quick & Easy Mediterranean Steak Bowl Recipe combines flavorful marinated sirloin steak with a variety of fresh toppings and a tangy tzatziki sauce, all served over a base of cooked grains for a satisfying meal.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Steak and Marinade

  • 1 lb sirloin steak about 1-inch thick
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Bowl Base

  • 2 cups cooked grains brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup roasted chickpeas optional for paleo or keto

For the Toppings

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup kalamata olives pitted
  • ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled; optional for dairy-free
  • ¼ cup fresh herbs parsley or dill, chopped

For the Tzatziki

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain; coconut yogurt for dairy-free
  • ½ cucumber grated, squeezed dry
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste

For the Lemon Vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon honey omit for Whole30
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix marinade ingredients and coat steak. Marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  2. Mix tzatziki ingredients and chill in the fridge.
  3. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients.
  4. Sear steak in a hot skillet 4–5 min per side. Let rest, then slice thinly.
  5. Layer grains, steak, and toppings in a bowl. Add tzatziki and vinaigrette.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Searing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Mediterranean, Steak Bowl, Tzatziki, Healthy, Quick, Easy