Mediterranean Bowl

I promised when i first started doing my blog post that I wouldn't give you guys some long winded story about how this recipe came to be, the mood, my body temperature and everything else you didn't care to read leading up to the recipe. I plan to keep my word. This is a tad long winded if I am being honest so on to the recipe

Shawarma

8 of boneless skinless chicken thighs ( can swap for a vegan alternative oyster mushrooms or jack fruit work well in this recipe)

1 tbsp of ground cumin

1 tbsp of tumeric powder

1 tbps of ground coriander

1 tbsp of paprika ( you can used smoked for an extra kick)

1 tbps of garlic powder

1/2 tsp of ground clove

1/2 tsp of cayenne unless you like spice then feel free to add more

salt to taste

Cucumber tomato salad

2 cucumbers (chopped)

2-3 roma tomatoes (chopped)

1/2 large red onion i used white because instacart did not come through that day

1/4 cup of olive

1/8 cup of red wine vinegar

1/2 tbsp of oregano

1/2 tbsp of minced garlic ( let the garlic Gods lead you )

1/2 tsp of dijon mustard

1/2 cup of feta cheese ( can be swapped for a dairy free alternative)

1/2 tsp of All Dat

Tzatiki Sauce

1/2 cup of grated cucumbers

1 cup of Greek yogurt ( can make vegan by swapping with a coconut or soy based plain yogurt)

a squeeze of lemon

1/2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

1-2 garlic cloves grated

1/4 tsp of salt

1 tbsp. of chopped dill ( fresh is best)

I used my homemade pickled radishes also in this dish but you can buy your own to cut down on time.

my pickled recipe will be in another post.

I also did roasted vegetables which you can choose to do or omit. If you do here is also the recipe for them as well

Roasted Zucchini

2-3 zucchini sliced

1-2 tablespoons of olive oil

1 tablespoon of All Dat

1 orange or red pepper sliced

I also used hummus in this recipe shout out to Sabre cause I cheated on their roasted red pepper hummus is top tier.

1. Preheat oven to 425

2. You have two options you can marinate the chicken which is recommended but if you can't you can still move forward with the recipe

* Combine your dry seasonings cut up your chicken and generously work it in and sit it to the side even giving it the time to marinate while your stove heats up it will give some time for the chicken (or mushroom's/ jackfruit) time to absorb the flavor.

Do your tzatziki sauce because its needs time to sit.

1. grate the cucumber and then dry them in a towel you want to squeeze out the extra water.
2. 2. In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and dill chill until ready to use.

Next move on to your cucumber feta tomato salad

1. chop up all your vegetables
2. combine all of the dressing ingredients in a bowl a
3. pour over your chopped vegetables and chill til ready to serve.

Prepare your zucchini by slicing it drizzling it in olive oil and seasoning add to the oven for 15-20 minutes until your doneness is achieved.

At this point you should be ready to cook your chicken

1. Spread the chicken into a single layer and roast for 30 minutes
2. while the chicken is cooking make your rice if you decide not to go the rice route you can prep your pita pocket
3. once everything is done you can assemble your bowl or pita pocket and enjoy

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