Description
If you’re craving a hearty, high-protein meal that’s bursting with flavor, the Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce & Grilled Zucchini is your answer. This delicious dish features juicy steak slices resting on a bed of fluffy quinoa, complemented by smoky grilled zucchini, and drizzled with a tangy garlic cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this bowl is both nourishing and indulgent. With minimal prep time and customizable ingredients, you can enjoy bold flavors and satisfying textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (or rice/farro)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika
- Fresh herbs (parsley/chives)
Instructions
- Bring the steak to room temperature; rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Preheat your grill over high heat.
- Toss zucchini with olive oil and salt; grill for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Grill the steak for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare; let rest before slicing.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions while steak rests.
- Mix sour cream or yogurt with Dijon mustard, spices, and herbs for the sauce.
- Slice steak against the grain; layer quinoa in bowls topped with zucchini and steak. Drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg