"A simple tasty recipe for Grilled Greek Souvlaki Bowl with Cauliflower Rice, flavorful Cucumber Yogurt Sauce and fresh summer vegetables...."
INGREDIENTS
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Marinade
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4 cloves garlic cloves
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zest of one small lemon
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 teaspoons fresh chopped oregano ( or 1 teaspoon dried) or sub thyme.
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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generous pinch cayenne, chili flakes, or aleppo pepper
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1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs ( or 3 large portobellos) leave whole
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Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
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¾ cup plain yogurt
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1 garlic clove- minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste
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1 cup finely diced cucumber
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2-3 tablespoon fresh dill, parsley or mint, or a combination
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pepper or chili flakes to taste
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Cauliflower Rice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 large shallot ( or ½ cup finely diced onion )
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2 cloves garlic, minced (or use 1 tsp granulated garlic)
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3 cups cauliflower rice (cauliflower florets pulsed in food processor until like grains of rice)
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salt, pepper, cayenne to taste
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optional- lemon zest, fresh herbs
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Optional Bowl Additions:
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1-2 cups diced cucumber
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1-2 cups tomatoes- sliced in half or diced
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1 avocado, sliced
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fresh greens- arugula or fresh herbs
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Grilled Veggies- red bell pepper, eggplant slices, zucchini or summer squash ( brush with olive oil and salt before grilling)
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Toasty Pita