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Copycat Cava Bowls

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Kelsey Romano
Juicy lamb meatballs, creamy hummus, and crisp veggies - These homemade Cava bowls are made with fresh mediterranean flavors and truly couldn't be easier to throw together! They are perfect for a quick dinner or meal prepped lunch.
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Ingredients
 

Lamb Meatballs

  • 2 lb ground lamb
  • ¼ red onion, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Hummus

  • 1½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 medium to large garlic clove
  • ½ cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 5 tbsp cold water, (may need more depending on consistency)
  • paprika, red pepper flakes, or parsley, to garnish

Bowls

  • 1½ cups rice, cooked
  • 2 cups greens of choice
  • chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, tzatziki, pickled onions, toppings to serve with the bowls

Instructions
 

Lamb Meatballs

  • Make the greek lamb meatballs. In a large bowl add ground lamb, red onion, and seasonings. Mix with your hands until fully incorporated. Form into 1 inch balls.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet with 1 tbsp of olive oil to a medium high heat. Once hot, add the meatballs to the pan.
  • Cook for about 5-7 minutes and then use tongs to flip the meatballs. Cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the meatballs are browned/crispy on all sides. If needed, cover for a minute or two to make sure they are cooked all the way through. Remove from skillet.

Hummus

  • In a high speed blender or food processor, place the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Use the blender baton to blend until very smooth, adding water as needed to blend, and/or to reach your desired consistency.
  • Garnish with paprika, red pepper flakes, and/or fresh parsley.

Bowls

  • Assemble the bowls and enjoy! To serve these copycat Cava bowls, first add greens to a bowl, followed by the rice and meatballs. Top with hummus and whatever other toppings you'd like!

Notes

  • These copycat cava bowls are best served warm with hummus, pickled onions, tomatoes, feta and tzatziki. They are incredibly versatile so you can add or leave out whatever you prefer.
  • To save time, make the hummus ahead of time or use your favorite store bought hummus.
  • Top with fresh mint and fresh dill for even more vibrant flavor.
  • Add minced garlic to the meatballs if you’d like! I didn’t have any on hand but minced garlic would add more depth of flavor to the dish.
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