Description
Indulge in a 30-Minute Mediterranean Steak Bowl that’s bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. This quick and easy recipe features tender marinated steak served over fluffy couscous, topped with colorful veggies and crumbled feta cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish is sure to delight your taste buds and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Steak: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional herbs. Add the steak to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- 2. Cook the Couscous: Boil water in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
- 3. Sear the Steak: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated steak for 4-5 minutes on each side until desired doneness. Rest before slicing.
- 4. Prep the Veggies: While the steak rests, chop cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces and slice red onion.
- 5. Assemble Your Bowl: Start with a scoop of couscous, layer sliced steak on top along with veggies and feta cheese. Finish with fresh herbs.
- 6. Final Touches: Drizzle with remaining olive oil and lemon juice as desired before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg