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Grilled Steak Bowl with Zucchini Sauce

Grilled Steak Bowl with Zucchini Sauce
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This Grilled Steak Bowl with Zucchini Sauce is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal combining juicy grilled steak, a creamy zucchini sauce, fresh vegetables, and a hearty grain base. Perfect for busy weeknights, it balances lean protein, garden-fresh veggies, and vibrant flavors in one satisfying bowl.

Ingredients

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Steak

  • 1 lb flank or skirt steak
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for grilling and seasoning)

Zucchini Sauce

  • 2 medium zucchinis, peeled and chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Base and Vegetables

  • 1 cup cooked rice, quinoa, bulgur wheat, or cauliflower rice
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cucumber slices (optional)
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Steak: Season the steak generously with salt, pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the steak for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  2. Make the Zucchini Sauce: While the steak rests, blend peeled and chopped zucchini with garlic, lemon juice, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Prepare the Base and Veggies: Cook your chosen grain according to package instructions. Chop any optional vegetables like cherry tomatoes and cucumbers. Set aside fresh herbs for garnish.
  4. Assemble the Bowl: In a bowl, layer the cooked grain, sliced steak, and chopped vegetables. Drizzle generously with zucchini sauce and sprinkle fresh herbs on top. Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness if desired.

Notes

  • Let the steak rest for 5 minutes after grilling to retain juiciness and tenderness.
  • Use fresh, firm zucchini for the best texture and flavor in the sauce.
  • Blend the zucchini sauce until just smooth to keep some texture and volume.
  • High heat and quick searing create beautiful grill marks and enhance flavor.
  • Season the grains and vegetables lightly to balance all components of the bowl.

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