Walnut Chimichurri Steak Bowl

Author: California Walnuts

Grilled steak is mixed with farro and seasonal roasted veggies and generously topped with a fresh, colorful and nutty walnut chimichurri for the perfect spring lunch or dinner.

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time55 mins

Ingredients:

 1 cup broccolini 
 1 medium zucchini, sliced 
 Sea salt, to taste 
 Pepper, to taste 
 ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
 1 cup cooked farro 
 8–10 oz flank or sirloin steak 
 ¾ cup California walnuts 
 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 
 2 Tbsp fresh oregano (or 2 tsp dried) 
 1 small garlic clove, grated 
 1 tsp lemon zest 
 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 
 ½ tsp chili flakes 
 1 cup arugula, roughly chopped 
 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 
 1 avocado, sliced 
 ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation:

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss broccolini and zucchini with 2 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 18–22 minutes until tender and lightly charred.

2

Cook farro according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

3

Season steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet or grill pan over high heat and cook steak 3–4 minutes per side for medium rare. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

4

Toast California walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Roughly chop.

5

In a bowl, combine chopped walnuts, parsley, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, red wine vinegar, chili flakes, salt, and the remaining olive oil. Mix to create the walnut chimichurri.

6

Assemble bowls with cooked farro, chopped arugula, roasted zucchini, roasted broccolini, cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and crumbled feta.

7

Top with sliced steak and spoon walnut chimichurri generously over the bowl. Finish with extra herbs and a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size

1 bowl


Amount per serving
Calories620
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g49%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 70mg24%
Sodium 420mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 40g15%
Dietary Fiber 8g29%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 33g

Calcium 140mg11%
Iron 4.5mg25%
Potassium 820mg18%
Vitamin D 0.3mcg2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.