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A bowl of spinach falafel with lemony broccoli and grains.

Spinach Falafel Bowl

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
 

  • Prepare the falafels according to package instructions or your preferred homemade recipe.
Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Toss the zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers with the Mediterranean herb blend and olive oil in a large bowl.
  • 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.
  • Sauté the garlic spinach in a pan over medium-high heat until wilted.
In a bowl, layer the cooked brown rice, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, sautéed garlic spinach, and falafels.
  • Add the shredded cucumber and carrot salad and pickled red onion on top of the bowl.
Sprinkle the garlic pita chips over the bowl.
  • Drizzle the Honey Lime Hot Cherry Pepper Vinaigrette over the top of the bowl.
Serve with lemon wedges on the side & enjoy!
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