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Healthy Steak Bowl Recipe Inspired by the Mediterranean Diet

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This Healthy Steak Bowl combines Mediterranean-inspired flavors with lean grilled steak, whole grains, crisp veggies, and a drizzle of tahini or lemony olive oil. A balanced, vibrant meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 500g lean steak (sirloin, flank, or flat iron), trimmed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked farro, quinoa, or brown rice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives (optional)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or mint, chopped
  • Tahini sauce or extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Extra lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Marinate the steak with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
  2. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook steak for 4–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness and preferred doneness.
  3. Remove steak from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice thinly against the grain.
  4. Prepare grain base (farro, quinoa, or brown rice) and divide evenly into bowls.
  5. Top each bowl with steak slices, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta.
  6. Drizzle with tahini sauce or olive oil and garnish with parsley or mint and a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

  • Swap steak with grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for variation.
  • Couscous or bulgur are great grain substitutes.
  • Add greens like arugula or spinach for more fiber and color.
  • Roasted vegetables like zucchini or eggplant add flavor depth.
  • Use pre-cooked grains for quick assembly.

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