Description
Creamy hummus, crispy falafel, fresh veggies and tasty flavors like honey, lemon, and feta. These easy 30-minute rice bowls are vegetarian and healthy!
Ingredients
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For the Falafel Rice Bowls:
- 6 ounce package rice pilaf mix
- 7 ounce package falafel patties (6 falafel patties)
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small cucumber, diced
- 6 ounces organic traditional hummus
- 1/2 cup organic crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
For the Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Sea salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
For the Falafel Rice Bowls:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare rice pilaf according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, arrange falafel patties on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until patties are heated through and crispy on the outside, about 6-8 minutes.
- Set out four serving bowls. Fill one side of each serving bowl with salad: mixed greens, tomato, and cucumber.
- Fill the other side of each serving bowl with rice pilaf. Arrange one and a half falafel patties and a scoop of hummus next to the rice (see photos).
- Drizzle Vinaigrette over each salad (see recipe below). Top each bowl with feta crumbles and plenty of fresh chopped dill.
- Serve while rice and falafel are still warm.
For the Vinaigrette:
- Add the olive oil, vinegar, honey, lemon zest, and garlic powder to a bowl. Season thoroughly with salt and pepper.
- Whisk until vinaigrette is thick, smooth, and well combined.