Greek Mediterranean Bowl

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This Mediterranean bowl comes together in 40 minutes or less. Layered with a fluffy rice base and topped with fresh produce, earthy herbs, and a dreamy Tzatziki yogurt sauce - it's sure to make your weekly lunch and dinner rotation.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Mediterranean bowl, Mediterranean bowls

Servings:

Ingredients

Greek Potatoes

⅕ cup chicken stock or use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 lemons zested and juiced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
2 lbs Wada Farms Smalls Potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dired oregano
2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced

Tzatziki Sauce/Dressing

½ cucmber peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
16 oz plain Greek yogurt
⅓ cup fresh dill chopped
2 lemons juice only
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Mediterranean Bowl Ingredients

2 cucumbers cut into quarters
1 cup chickpeas drained
salt and pepper
10 oz cherry tomatoes halved
1 avocado sliced
1 cup olives black or green
2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
½ cup feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

Greek Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 425℉.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the chicken stock, olive oil, lemon juice (save the zest for later), garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
Add the cut potato pieces to the bowl and toss them in the lemon-garlic mixture, until coated.
Spread the potatoes and all of the liquid evenly on a lined baking sheet and roast in the oven for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, toss the roasted potatoes with the leftover lemon zest, fresh oregano, and parsley.

Tzatziki Sauce/Dressing

Place chopped cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and wring out as much excess water as you can.
Combine the drained cucumber, Greek yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Cover and chill for an hour before drizzling.

Build Your Mediterranean Bowl

Add your rice or quinoa to the bottom of your bowl.
Add your Mediterranean bowl ingredients: Greek potatoes, quartered cucumbers, chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices.
Top and garnish with olives, feta cheese, and herbs. Drizzle with Tzatziki sauce/dressing and serve!

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