Flavor-Packed Easy Steak Quinoa Bowl Recipe Everyone Will Love
Enjoy this Easy Steak Quinoa Bowl Recipe with robust flavors and healthy ingredients for a delightful meal.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Skillet
- Saucepan
Ingredients
For the Chimichurri Marinade
- 1 pound Flank Steak or skirt steak as a substitute
- 1/2 cup Curly Parsley can replace with cilantro
- 3 cloves Garlic fresh garlic for best flavor
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar red wine vinegar is a substitute
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper or cracked pepper
For the Bowl
- 1 cup Quinoa can substitute with brown rice or farro
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Fresh Corn Kernels canned or frozen corn is also convenient
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper yellow or green peppers are great alternatives
- 2 cups Baby Spinach can substitute with kale or arugula
- 1 medium Avocado for vegan option, use sliced cooked sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Ponzu Sauce soy sauce can be a substitute
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves can omit or use green onions
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped curly parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, and white wine vinegar. Stir well and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Coat the flank steak evenly with the chimichurri marinade. Let it sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
- Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, add the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add fresh corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, and a handful of baby spinach. Cook until the veggies are tender.
- Using the same skillet, add the marinated steak and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Let the steak rest before slicing.
- On each plate, start with a scoop of quinoa, layer on the sautéed vegetables, followed by the sliced steak and avocado. Drizzle with ponzu sauce.
- Finish with fresh cilantro leaves sprinkled on top before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with extra ponzu sauce on the side.