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Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce & Grilled Zucchini

A high-protein, flavor-packed dinner idea featuring juicy steak slices over quinoa with smoky grilled zucchini and a tangy garlic cream sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak
  • 2 medium zucchinis sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa or rice/farro
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives
  • splash lemon juice optional for sauce

Method
 

  1. Bring the steak to room temperature, pat dry, and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Preheat your grill or grill pan over high heat.
  3. Toss zucchini slices with remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  4. Grill zucchini for about 2–3 minutes per side until tender and charred.
  5. Grill the steak for about 4–5 minutes on each side for medium-rare doneness, then let it rest.
  6. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  7. Combine sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and herbs in a bowl. Add lemon juice if desired.
  8. Slice the rested steak against the grain into thin strips.
  9. Assemble the bowl by layering grains, grilled zucchini, and sliced steak, then drizzle with creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

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