Bowl and Buddha Bowl Recipes
Mediterranean Steak and Quinoa Bowl
Ingredients
Marinade
- 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons salt-free Greek seasoning
Bowl
- 1 pound beef top sirloin steak or flank steak
- 16 cups baby spinach
- 3 cups quinoa, cooked
- 2/3 cup fresh cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 1/4 cup cucumber, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place half of the marinade in a zip-top plastic bag; reserving the other half for basting. Add Greek seasoning and steak to bag. Marinate for 15 minutes to 2 hours for sirloin or for 2 hours to overnight for flank steak.
- Heat a grill pan on stove on MEDIUM HIGH heat.
- Remove steak from bag, discard leftover marinade. Once grill pan is hot, place steak on pan and grill 10-12 minutes for medium rare (145 degrees F) to medium (160 degrees F) doneness, turning occasionally and basting with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes.
- Remove steak from pan, and rest for 3 minutes. Salt to taste.
- Steam spinach in a pot and cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set side.
- Combine Tzatziki sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Evenly divide quinoa, spinach, tomatoes, and cucumbers in four bowls. Top bowls with feta cheese and 2 tablespoons Tzatziki Sauce.
Notes
Suggested toppings: pistachios and pomegranate reduction
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories 440; Total fat 14 g (Sat. fat 3.5g; Trans fat 0g); Cholest. 64mg; Sodium 430mg; Total Carb. 42g; Fiber 10g; Total Sugars 4g; Protein 37g; Vit D (0% DV); Calcium (25% DV); Iron (60% DV); Potas. (15% DV)
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
Texas Beef Council