Delicious Steak & Chimichurri Protein Bowl Recipe

This bowl was built to cover all the nutritional bases in one go. Per serving, it has around 55g of protein and 14g of fibre. The combination of animal and plant protein means you get a complete amino acid profile. It's also a genuinely iron-rich meal. Filling, balanced, and ready in just 35 minutes!

Nutritional Information

SERVES: 4

Nutrition per Serving

• Calories: ~680 kcal

• Protein: 55g

• Carbohydrates: 38g

• Fat: 32g

• Fibre: 14g

  
  

A few things worth knowing:

• The chimichurri keeps well in the fridge for a few days and tastes better once the garlic has mellowed a little.

• Because this uses shredded cabbage rather than lettuce, you can dress the whole bowl and keep it in the fridge. It won't go soggy, making it a genuinely good meal prep option.

  
  

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Ingredients

Bowl

• 3 × 225g sirloin steaks

• 570g queen chickpeas, drained

• 220g sugarbelle cherry tomatoes, halved

• 198g sweetcorn, drained

• ⅔ cucumber, roughly chopped

• 1 large avocado, cubed

• 150g feta, crumbled

• 40g rocket

• 3 spring onions, sliced

• ½ red onion, thinly sliced

• ⅕ white cabbage, finely shredded

  
  

Chimichurri Dressing

• 3 large garlic cloves, minced

• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 2½ tbsp red wine vinegar

• ½ tbsp honey

• 1 fresh red chilli, finely sliced

• Large handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped

• Salt and black pepper

  
  

Method

1. Start with the chimichurri. Mix the garlic, chilli, parsley, olive oil, vinegar, and honey together. Season well. Leave it to sit while you get everything else ready; it improves as it rests.

2. Build the base. Shred the cabbage into a large bowl. Add the chickpeas, sweetcorn, cucumber, tomatoes, spring onions, and red onion. Toss everything together.

3. Cook the steaks. Pat them dry and season well on both sides. Get a pan really hot—you want it smoking! Cook for about 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Leave them to rest on a board for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized cubes.

4. Toss everything together. Add the steak cubes, avocado, feta, and rocket to the bowl. Pour over the chimichurri and toss everything together so it's all well coated. Enjoy your meal straight away!

Why This Bowl is a Winner

This Steak & Chimichurri Protein Bowl is not just a meal; it's a celebration of flavours and nutrition. The combination of fresh ingredients makes it a vibrant dish that you’ll love. Plus, it’s so easy to prepare!

Meal Prep Made Simple

One of the best parts about this recipe is its meal prep potential. You can prepare the chimichurri ahead of time, and it only gets better as it sits. The shredded cabbage holds up beautifully, so you can dress the entire bowl without worrying about it getting soggy. This means you can enjoy delicious, healthy meals throughout the week without the hassle of daily cooking.

Customising Your Bowl

Feel free to mix and match ingredients based on what you have on hand. Don’t have sirloin steaks? Chicken or tofu would work just as well! You can also swap out the veggies for your favourites. The key is to keep it colourful and packed with nutrients.

Final Thoughts

I hope you give this recipe a try! It’s a fantastic way to enjoy a balanced meal that’s bursting with flavour. I can’t wait for you to experience the deliciousness of this Steak & Chimichurri Protein Bowl. Happy cooking!

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