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Mediterranean Steak Bowl Recipe

Mediterranean Steak Bowl Recipe

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This Mediterranean Steak Bowl recipe is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, featuring marinated sirloin steak served over a base of grains and topped with fresh vegetables, olives, feta cheese, and a tangy tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

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 and squeezed dry
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and 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 and 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 for 4–5 min per side. Let rest, then slice thinly.
  5. Layer grains, steak, and toppings in a bowl. Add tzatziki and vinaigrette.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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