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Cava Bowls

Cava Bowls at Home: Build a Mediterranean Feast in One Bowl

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This Cava-inspired bowl is loaded with flavor: harissa honey chicken, hummus, pickled red onions, creamy tzatziki, crazy feta, and crisp pita chips layered over rice or greens. Customize it to your taste and enjoy it fresh or as a meal prep option.

  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 bowls

Ingredients

Harissa Honey Chicken
chicken thighs or breasts
harissa paste
garlic
lemon juice
honey
salt and pepper

Pickled Red Onions
red onion
white vinegar
water
cane sugar
kosher salt

Hummus
chickpeas
tahini
olive oil
lemon juice
garlic
water
ground cumin
cayenne pepper
black pepper
kosher salt

Crazy Feta
feta cheese
roasted jalapeños
roasted onion
roasted garlic
lemon zest
lemon juice
olive oil
salt and pepper

Tzatziki
Greek yogurt
English cucumber
garlic
lemon juice
dill
kosher salt
black pepper

Harissa Vinaigrette
olive oil
lemon juice
harissa
honey
garlic
kosher salt
black pepper

Rice
brown rice or jasmine rice
olive oil
salt
water

Optional Toppings
spring mix
cherry tomatoes
cucumbers
kalamata olives
grilled corn

Pita Chips
whole pita
olive oil
kosher salt
black pepper

Instructions

Start with the harissa honey chicken by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper. Make a marinade with harissa, garlic, lemon juice, and honey. Coat the chicken and refrigerate it for an hour or overnight. Roast in a 400°F oven until cooked through. Let it rest, then slice.

Make the pickled onions by slicing a red onion and pouring over a hot mixture of water, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let it cool and store in the fridge.

For hummus, blend chickpeas, garlic, cumin, cayenne, lemon juice, and tahini in a food processor. Add cold water gradually until smooth.

To make crazy feta, roast jalapeños, onion, and garlic. Blend them with feta, olive oil, lemon juice, and zest until creamy.

Prepare tzatziki by shredding cucumber and draining it. Mix with Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.

Shake together the vinaigrette ingredients in a jar and refrigerate until needed.

Cook the rice by bringing water, olive oil, and salt to a boil. Add rinsed rice, cover, and simmer until tender.

Make pita chips by brushing pita with oil, cutting into triangles, seasoning, and baking until crisp.

 

To assemble, layer rice or greens, add chicken, dollops of hummus, crazy feta, tzatziki, pickled onions, and your favorite toppings. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve with pita chips.

Notes

Make components ahead of time to save effort on assembly day. Most sauces and toppings will keep in the fridge for several days. Great for meal prep or hosting—just set everything out and let guests build their own bowls.

  • Author: Emilie Faivre
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Oven + Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
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