Vegan Mediterranean Souvlaki Bowl

Name: Vegan Mediterranean Souvlaki Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 Meaty Meat Pork-ish; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp garlic powder; Zest of 1 lemon; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; ¼ tsp cracked black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil for frying; 100 g / ½ cup kritharaki (orzo pasta) (measured dry); 3 baby cucumbers, thinly sliced (~1 cup sliced); 80 g / ~½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (medium-sized); ½ red onion, thinly sliced (~¼ cup); 20 g / ~2 tbsp Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped or halved; 4 tbsp vegan Greek-style yogurt; A bunch of fresh oregano and mint (¼ cup of leaves); Olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to taste for seasoning the salad

WITH SUVLAKI-STYLE MEATY MEAT AND KRITHARAKI

Banish winter despair with the culinary teleportation device known as the “Mediterranean Salad Bowl.” One tiny nibble, and you’re no longer wrapped in a burrito of seasonal depression. You are basking in the Aegean sun, olive branches strategically obscuring your private parts, being whispered sweet nothings by a European lover who is most definitely not gaslighting you (..right?). At the heart of this flavor odyssey is Souvlaki, a zesty, grilled chariot of meaty flavor, arriving on your tongue alongside its more humble brother, orzo (which we call kritharaki, because here at Juicy Marbles, we’re cultured as shit). Paired with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and olives so briny they'll slap your taste buds from their winter slumber, this meal isn’t just a fleeting summer romance, it's your defining sensual awakening. And definitely not a mixed metaphor of mythological proportions.

⬇️ JUMP TO RECIPE ⬇️

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and Easy - ready in just 30 minutes, this perfect weeknight meal doesn’t skimp on the flavor.

High in Plant-Based Protein - thanks to Meaty Meat Pork-ish which contains 36 g pure plant-protein per serving

Bursting with Mediterranean flavors - from zesty lemon to briny olives, fragrant oregano, and creamy Greek-style vegan yogurt, this protein-packed vegan bowl is the ultimate Greek getaway.

Great for Meal-Prep - enjoy this vegan Greek-style bowl fresh, or store ingredients separately for a delicious meal-prep meal.

Key Ingredients for Vegan Mediterranean Souvlaki Bowl

Meaty Meat Pork-ish, the perfect plant-based alternative to traditional pork, soaks up the marinade beautifully and takes care of all your meaty cravings.

Oregano, a staple herb in Greek cuisine, adds an earthy, citrusy flavor to the marinade.
Lemon juice enhances the flavor of marinade, balances out the meaty flavor, and
seasons the vegetables.
Kritharaki, also known as Orzo in Italian cuisine, is tiny, rice-shaped pasta that absorbs flavor beautifully and provides a carby base for fresh vegetables and vegan souvlaki-style pork.
Cucumber, tomato, onion, and olives add freshness, crunch, and texture.
Vegan Greek-style yogurt adds a creamy, tang element to this vegan bowl and acts as a salad dressing.

Equipment You’ll Need

Cutting board
Sharp knife
Bowl for marinating vegan meat
A small saucepan for cooking kritharaki
Strainer for draining the cooked kritharaki
Large non-stick pan for cooking vegan souvlaki-style meat
Wooden spoon or spatula for stirring

How to Prepare Vegan Mediterranean Souvlaki Bowl

1. Prepare the Vegan Meat

Defrost Meaty Meat Pork-ish in the fridge overnight, or place it in a bowl of cold tap water for a quick solution. Remove it from the packaging and cut into chunks.

2. Prepare the Marinade

In a bowl, mix olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Place Meaty Meat Pork-ish chunks into the bowl and let marinate.

3. Prepare the Rest of the Mediterranean Bowl Ingredients

Cook kritharaki according to the package instructions and prepare the vegetables.

4. Cook the Vegan Souvlaki-Style Meat

Pan-fry marinated Meaty Meat in a non-stick pan until nicely browned on all sides. Remove from the pan.

5. Build the Vegan Greek-Style Bowl

Divide cooked kritharaki between two bowls and top with fresh vegetables, cooked vegan pork chunks, and vegan Greek-style yogurt. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and season with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.