Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce & Grilled Zucchini
Indulge in a hearty yet healthy dinner with this Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce & Grilled Zucchini. This dish features juicy, tender steak slices layered over a bed of fluffy quinoa, complemented by smoky grilled zucchini and topped with a velvety garlic cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this flavorful bowl checks all the boxes for a satisfying meal. With bold flavors and appealing textures, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives
- Optional: splash of lemon juice for sauce
Instructions
- Bring the steak to room temperature, pat dry, and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over high heat.
- Toss zucchini slices with olive oil and salt, then grill for 2–3 minutes per side until charred and tender. Set aside.
- Grill the steak for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness; let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions while the steak rests.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream or yogurt with Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and chopped herbs. Add lemon juice if desired.
- Assemble bowls by layering quinoa at the bottom, followed by grilled zucchini and sliced steak. Drizzle sauce on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 602mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg