Mediterranean Rice Bowls

A delicate drizzle of tzatziki would have looked better in the photo, but this tastes better.

This is my effort at recreating the "Sampler Plate" at Tradewinds. The components are flexible, though I'd say the tzatziki really ties it together and the falafel was important as the only really warm/hearty part.

The Recipe:

Rice: basmati tossed with lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and parsley

Greek salad: shredded kale and sliced onions in balsamic vinaigrette

Hummus: see recipe

Crumbled feta cheese

Falafel (I like the Trader Joe's frozen kind)

Tzatziki: here's a good explanation from Cookie and Kate

Layer and eat!

The Verdict:

Overall grade: B+

Overall reason: The flavors are all strong, so I got tired of it after a while. Maybe plain rice would be a better choice, or just pita instead of the rice.

Time to prepare: 1 hour

Kid quote: "I LOVE falafel! I want more falafel!" (This is the kid who gagged the last time I served him falafel. I can't keep up.)

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