Jul 14 2026
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Cava Recipe

Inspired by RusTeak Thornton Park
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Make Cava Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base

Proteins

Vegetables

Toppings

Dressings

Method

Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook Brown Rice

    Rinse the brown rice under cold water. In a pot, combine 1 cup of brown rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 45 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

  2. 2

    Cook Quinoa

    Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a separate pot, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Protein Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare Grilled Chicken

    Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and your choice of spices. Grill over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Slice into strips.

  2. 4

    Prepare Falafel

    If using store-bought falafel, follow package instructions to heat. If making from scratch, form falafel balls from chickpea mixture and fry in hot oil until golden brown.

Vegetable Preparation

  1. 5

    Chop Vegetables

    Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, and chop kale into bite-sized pieces.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble CAVA Bowl

    In a large bowl, layer the brown rice and quinoa as the base. Add the grilled chicken and falafel on top. Arrange the chopped vegetables around the proteins. Sprinkle feta cheese and olives, and add a dollop of hummus.

  2. 7

    Add Dressings

    Drizzle tahini sauce and lemon juice over the assembled bowl as desired.

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