FALAFEL RICE BOWL WITH ALMOND BUTTER DRESSING

We know it’s tough to organise healthy meals with an already busy chore filled day. Which is why dinners that require minimal prep time are on top of our list. With a well stocked refrigerator and just a little bit of pre-prep done, this vegetarian, protein packed wholesome meal ticks all the boxes

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Ingredients: (for 1 bowl)

For the falafel bowl

4-5 baked falafels

1 cup brown rice, cooked

½ cup red and yellow cherry tomatoes, sliced

½ cup pumpkin, cubed and roasted

1.5 cups baby spinach

Feta cheese

For the dressing:

1 tbsp soy sauce

1.5 tbsp The ButternutCo Unsweetened Almond Butter, Creamy

½ tsp spicy chilli sauce

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp water

Salt, to taste

Method:

1.    Combine all the ingredients for the dressing and blend them on high speed until smooth. Refrigerate.

2.    In a serving bowl, add rice as a base and layer the remaining vegetables on top as shown.

3.    When ready to eat. Crumble some feta cheese over the bowl and generously drizzle the dressing. Enjoy!