Fried Rice Falafel Power Bowl with Tahini
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mahatma® Long Grain and Jasmine Blend
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cups prepared falafels
- 2 cups shredded kale leaves
- 2 cups cooked cauliflower florets
- 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- ½ cup tahini sauce
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 tbsp ground sumac
Instructions
Topped with veggies and prepared falafels, this healthy rice bowl using Mahatma® Long Grain and Jasmine Blend is easy to make for lunch or dinner.
Step 1
Cook the rice according to package directions. Let cool completely.Step 2
Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium heat; cook rice, green onions, garlic and ginger for 3 to 5 minutes or until green onions are softened.Step 3
Stir in soy sauce and 2 tbsp water; cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes or until rice is steaming hot.Step 4
Divide rice mixture among 4 bowls. Top with falafels, kale, cauliflower, avocado and radishes.Step 5
Drizzle with tahini; sprinkle pomegranate seeds and sumac over top.Recipe Tip
Substitute peanut sauce for tahini sauce, if desired.
Pump-Up Your Lunch
Looking for the ultimate post-workout meal or just a tasty new spin on the average power bowl? This fried rice and falafel bowl is just the option you’ve been craving. With leafy greens, jasmine rice, cauliflower, and your choice of falafels, these power bowls are jam-packed with ingredients that will leave you feeling energetic and ready to take on the rest of the day.
With so much to cover in this power bowl, where do we start? From the bottom up, this rice bowl kicks things off with a base of our Mahatma® Long Grain and Jasmine Blend. With slightly different measurements than the typical jasmine rice water ratio, you´ll get light and fluffy grains for a tasty foundation. Sauteed with green onions, garlic, and ginger, and then marinated in a bit of soy sauce, this rice mixture creates a bed of flavor which perfectly complements the true star of this rice bowl–the toppings.
What’s on top? Well, we throw in freshly chopped kale, cauliflower florets, avocado slices, and thinly sliced radishes. Tasty, right? But it doesn’t stop there, this recipe also gets an added boost from a drizzle of tahini dressing and a sprinkle of pomegranate, adding a toasted nutty flavor and bursts of sweetness to this already flavorful mixture!
Recipe Tip
Substitute peanut sauce for tahini sauce, if desired.
Other Rice Inspiration
For a more zesty-themed bowl, substitute the fried rice for Mexican yellow rice. If you are craving something with more of a Mediterranean flavor, take a look at this Paella de Marisco recipe. For a Thai flavored dish, learn how to make this coconut rice recipe.
