Light Chimichurri Sirloin Steak & Quinoa Bowl with Peppers
Light Chimichurri Sirloin Steak & Quinoa Bowl with Peppers brings Argentinian flavour to a plate that delivers 62g of protein for 643 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 170g Sirloin Steak
- 120g quinoa
- 80g red pepper
- 80g spinach
- 10g olive oil
- 6g garlic
- 10g lemon juice
- large handful of parsley & oregano, chilli flakes
- 15g red onion
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the peppers and spinach, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.
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Bring the steak to room temperature, season, and sear in a smoking-hot pan for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
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Finely chop the herbs and mix with the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and chilli flakes. Spoon the chimichurri over the sliced protein.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the peppers and spinach for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: quinoa first, then the veg and sirloin steak, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the red onion.
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