Vegetarian Mediterranean Bowl with Falafel

Grate ⅓ of the English cucumber using a zester (fine grater), and strain any excess liquid. Chop the remaining cucumber into halved slices and set aside.
1 English cucumber
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, garlic, salt, olive oil, dill, and lemon juice. Then add in the cucumber slices, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
1 cup plain greek yogurt, 2 teaspoon minced garlic, ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt, ½ tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon baby dill, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, ½ red onion

Blend all of the ingredients until creamy, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
1 bunch of cilantro, ½ bunch of parsley, 1 medium jalapeño, ½ cup light olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, ½ teaspoon ground cardamom, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

In a large sauce pan, melt the butter on medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Then add the turmeric, oregano, cumin, salt, and rice. Mix well, toasting the rice on medium heat for about one minute. Then add the lemon juice and vegetable broth, and bring to a rolling boil (heat on high).
2 tablespoon salted butter, 1 ½ teaspoon minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, 1 ½ cup long grain rice, 2 ¾ cup vegetable broth, 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Once boiling, cover with a lid and bring the heat down to simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until all of the liquid is absorbed. Then mix in the fresh parsley.
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

While the rice is cooking, prepare the falafel according to the mix instructions--this will vary depending on the brand you choose.
Note: While frying, only flip the falafel when it has completely cooked on that side--if turned more than necessary, the falafel will crumble in the pan. Also, make sure to use vegetable oil rather than olive oil for frying.
falafel mix (I use one box of Manischewitz)*, vegetable oil

Add the falafel, cucumber tomato salad, hummus, and chopped red cabbage to a bed of turmeric rice, then top with schug and feta.
Enjoy!
red cabbage, hummus, feta