Mediterranean Steak and Quinoa Bowl
Grilled Sirloin or Flank Steak gets a lemony Greek-style marinade and is sliced over fluffy quinoa with spinach, tomatoes and cucumbers—finish with feta and a cool tzatziki for a bright, protein-packed bowl. Ready in about 50 minutes and built for easy weeknight feeding.
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 22
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
Tzatziki sauce:
Optional ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Combine marinade ingredients in a zip-top plastic bag; add steak to the bag. Marinate 15 minutes to 2 hours for Sirloin or 2 hours to overnight for Flank steak.
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Step 2
Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
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Step 3
Combine Tzatziki sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
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Step 4
Heat a grill pan on the stove over MEDIUM-HIGH heat.
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Step 5
Remove steak from bag, discard leftover marinade. Once the grill pan is hot, place steak on the pan and grill for 10-12 minutes (medium rare internal temperature = 145°F; medium = 160°F). Let the steak rest for 3 minutes. Slice steak against the grain to serve. Salt to taste, if desired.
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Step 6
Evenly divide quinoa, spinach, tomatoes, and cucumbers in four bowls. Top bowls with feta cheese and 2 Tbsp. Tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition Information
428 Calories
4.1g SAT FAT
32g PROTEIN
4.4 mg IRON
5.7 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
For more information on safe food handling and beef safety.
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