Description
Savory Butternut Squash & Garlic Herb Steak Bowls are a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep. This delightful bowl features tender steak, roasted butternut squash, and fluffy quinoa, all topped with a creamy garlic herb sauce. The combination of flavors and textures creates an irresistible meal that satisfies both meat lovers and vegetable enthusiasts alike. With quick preparation time and the ability to customize, these bowls make for a wholesome dinner option anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 pound steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into cubes
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 3 garlic cloves, sautéed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh herbs: parsley, thyme, rosemary
- Olive oil, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to boil. Add rinsed quinoa; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak bites with salt and pepper; sear in olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Let rest.
- In a blender, combine sautéed garlic, cream or yogurt, herbs, and salt; blend until smooth.
- Assemble bowls by placing quinoa at the bottom; add roasted squash and steak bites. Drizzle with garlic herb sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg