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Spicy Tunisian Shrimp & Bulgur Bowls

Spicy Tunisian Shrimp & Bulgur Bowls

with Zucchini, Carrots, Chermoula & Creamy Lemon Sauce

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on December 30, 2025

Our chefs have created a bowl that feels restaurant-level but won’t break the bank. It’s loaded with lots of veggies and exciting flavors: sweet and spicy harissa-roasted carrots, zucchini and tomatoes seasoned with an aromatic blend of spices, rich pistachios, and sweet dried apricots. And, of course, you can’t forget the sauces to finish the bowl—there are two!— a bright, herby chermoula and a cooling creamy lemon sauce.

Allergens:
Milk
Tree Nuts
Shellfish
Wheat

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time
Prep Time
DifficultyHard
serving amount

2 unit

Veggie Stock Concentrate

3 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit

Zucchini

½ ounce

Pistachios

(Contains: Tree Nuts)

½ unit

Lemon

10 ounce

Shrimp

(Contains: Shellfish)

1 ounce

Dried Apricots

0.08 tablespoon

Harissa Powder

1 unit

Tomato

1 teaspoon

Chili Flakes

9 ounce

Carrot

½ cup

Bulgur Wheat

(Contains: Wheat)

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

¼ ounce

Cilantro

½ tablespoon

Tunisian Spice Blend

Not included in your delivery

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

1.5 tablespoon (tbsp)

Olive Oil

2 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

/ per serving
Calories690 kcal
Fat32 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Carbohydrate71 g
Sugar23 g
Dietary Fiber14 g
Protein31 g
Cholesterol205 mg
Sodium1310 mg
Potassium1400 mg
Calcium210 mg
Iron3.1 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Zester
Small pot
Baking Sheet
Small Bowl
Peeler
Large Pan

Cooking Steps

Roast Carrots
1
  • Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.

  • Trim, peel, and cut carrots into sticks (like fries; ours were 3 inches long and ⅓ inch thick). Toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, ¼ tsp harissa powder (½ tsp for 4 servings; we sent more), salt, and pepper. TIP: For easy cleanup, line your baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

  • Roast on top rack, tossing halfway through, until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes.

Cook Bulgur
2
  • Meanwhile, in a small pot, combine bulgur, stock concentrates, half the garlic powder, 1 cup water (2 cups for 4 servings), a big pinch of salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until water has absorbed and bulgur is tender, 12-15 minutes.

  • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Prep
3
  • While bulgur cooks, finely chop cilantro. Zest and quarter lemon. Trim and quarter zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick pieces. Dice tomato. Roughly chop pistachios.

Make Chermoula & Sauce
4
  • In a small bowl, combine cilantro, 1½ TBSP olive oil (3 TBSP for 4 servings), a squeeze of lemon juice, chili flakes to taste, and as much remaining garlic powder as you like. Season with salt and pepper.

  • In a separate small bowl, combine sour cream and a big pinch of lemon zest. Add water 1 tsp at a time until sauce reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook Veggies
5
  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes (6-8 minutes for 4 servings).

  • Add tomatoes, half the Tunisian Spice Blend (all for 4), and a pinch of salt; cook until tomatoes are slightly charred, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat.

Finish & Serve
6
  • Drain any excess water from bulgur if necessary; fluff with a fork. Stir in apricots and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Divide bulgur between bowls and top with roasted carrots and veggies. Top with pistachios. Drizzle with chermoula and lemon sauce. Sprinkle with any remaining chili flakes to taste. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side. TIP: Anytime you’re looking for a little pick-me-up, enjoy a RYZE Mushroom Coffee to give your brain and body some delicious benefits.

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