Ingredients:

• Cooked brown rice, 2 cups

• Falafels (pre-made or homemade), 8 pieces

• Cucumber and carrot salad (shredded cucumber and carrot), 1 cup

• Roasted Mediterranean vegetables (zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers), 1 cup

• Sautéed garlic spinach, 1 cup

• Pickled red onion, 1/2 cup

• Garlic pita chips, 1/2 cup

• Mediterranean herb blend (oregano, thyme, rosemary), 1 tablespoon of each

• Paprika- 1 tsp

• Garlic Powder- 1 tsp

• Salt & Pepper- pinch of each, to taste

• A Taste Of Florence Olive oil, 2 tablespoons

• Honey Lime Hot Cherry Pepper Vinaigrette (see recipe below), to taste

• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the falafels according to package instructions or your preferred homemade recipe.

2. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.

3. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

4. Toss the zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers with the Mediterranean herb blend and olive oil in a large bowl.

5. Spread the vegetables out in a single layer on a baking sheet drizzle with oil and Mediterranean herb blend, garlic powder, paprika, salt & pepper and roast for 20-25 minutes.

6. Sauté the garlic spinach in a pan over medium-high heat until wilted.

7. In a bowl, layer the cooked brown rice, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, sautéed garlic spinach, and falafels.

8. Add the shredded cucumber and carrot salad and pickled red onion on top of the bowl.

9. Sprinkle the garlic pita chips over the bowl.

10. Drizzle the Honey Lime Hot Cherry Pepper Vinaigrette over the top of the bowl.

11. Serve with lemon wedges on the side & enjoy!