Description
Mediterranean Steak Bowls are a delicious and vibrant dish that brings the flavors of Greece to your table. Tender marinated flank steak is grilled to perfection and served over fluffy whole wheat couscous, accompanied by crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a refreshing tzatziki sauce. This meal is not only visually stunning but also customizable, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this quick and flavorful recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the flank steak and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Boil water per package instructions. Stir in couscous with a pinch of salt and a splash of olive oil. Cover and let sit for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side until desired doneness. Let it rest before slicing.
- While the steak rests, chop cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion.
- Fluff couscous with a fork and layer it into bowls. Top with sliced steak and arrange fresh veggies artfully.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce generously over the bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg