Mediterranean Steak Bowl
A comforting Mediterranean Steak Bowl featuring roasted fall vegetables, herb-flecked grains, and tender seared steak, topped with a tangy lemon-yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
For the Bowl
- 1 lb skirt or flank steak, trimmed
- 1 cup quinoa or couscous use quinoa for a gluten-free option
- 2 cups mixed fall vegetables (butternut squash, red onion, and cherry tomatoes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (Greek-style)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- to taste A drizzle of balsamic glaze or extra virgin olive oil Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss butternut squash and red onion with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and half the smoked paprika. Roast on a sheet pan for 20–25 minutes until caramelized.
- Rinse 1 cup quinoa and cook according to package directions (about 15 minutes) with a pinch of salt. Fluff and set aside.
Marinate and Cook the Steak
- Combine 1 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, remaining smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Rub over the steak and let sit 10–15 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking slightly. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust time for thickness). Rest steak 5–10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
Make the Lemon-Yogurt Sauce
- Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a little water to reach drizzling consistency. Taste and adjust with more lemon or salt.
Assemble the Bowls
- Divide quinoa into bowls, top with roasted vegetables, cucumber, olives, and sliced steak. Drizzle yogurt sauce, sprinkle feta and parsley, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Notes
Let steak rest to keep juices in and make slicing easier. Use high heat for a good sear and avoid crowding the pan. Serve quinoa warm for the coziest fall bowl.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5g
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