Middle eastern vegetarian recipes

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Lentils, rice and fried onions (Mujadarrah)

Lentils, rice and fried onions (Mujadarrah)

This is a tasty and healthy side dish that goes well with just about anything. It's filling without being too…

Nancy Miyasaki
Mar 2010
Intermediate
14 votes
16887 views
Tabouli

Tabouli

This is a quick and fresh dish that is good all year round. I love to serve it with pita chips.

Jacqui Patek
Oct 2009
Intermediate
8 votes
49266 views
Tomato Rice Pilaf

Tomato Rice Pilaf

This originated as a Lebanese dish that my mom always used to make, I tweaked it a bit adding tomatoes and mint and leaving out the meat that it…

Mary Joseph
Feb 2008
Advanced
5 votes
19996 views
Easy Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker

Easy Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker

Admittedly, this doesn't capture the crunch outside of the normal method of making persian rice. But if you…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2013
Advanced
3 votes
13492 views
Moudardara

Moudardara

Lebanese Basic

CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY
Jun 2010
Professional
1 vote
10121 views
Homemade Grilled Flatbread

Homemade Grilled Flatbread

I couldn't find any authentic pita bread or other flat bread at my local grocery store, so I decided to try grilling my own. It turned out to be…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2012
Advanced
4 votes
15481 views
Ahmad's Tabouli Salad

Ahmad's Tabouli Salad

There are many versions of Tabouli around, but this recipe was introduced to me by a young man from Lebonon who lived with us for a while. Several…

Salad Foodie
Aug 2010
Professional
3 votes
10453 views
Tabouli

Tabouli

There isn't a side dish that offers a fresher taste than tabouli. The lemon, the parsley...they clean your mouth with garden fresh flavors.…

Joanne
Oct 2012
Intermediate
3 votes
4114 views
Hummus

Hummus

This is a great snack for any time of year. I personally serve it with Kalamata olives and sometimes even diced cucumber and/or bell pepper.…

Frosted Flaker
Sep 2014
Intermediate
4 votes
9489 views
Hummus, Spinach and Tomato Sandwich

Hummus, Spinach and Tomato Sandwich

Hummus makes a smooth and tasty sandwich spread. Add sautéed spinach and fresh tomatoes for a wholesome and…

Salad Foodie
Feb 2015
Professional
2 votes
5786 views
Hummus & Greek Salad

Hummus & Greek Salad

I decided to go healthy one night and went Arabic and Greek! Some of you may be familiar with hummus which is made from chick peas and the latter is…

Padma Priya Manikam
Mar 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
4809 views
Turkish Red Pepper & Walnut Dip

Turkish Red Pepper & Walnut Dip

I've had this appetizer numerous times at my favorite nearby Turkish restaurant, New Kapadokia. I finally made it myself for a number of guests and…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2010
Advanced
11 votes
11374 views
Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh Salad

A refreshing, low calorie, garlicky, tasty bulgur salad.

Micheline
Apr 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
5638 views
Falafel Recipe

Falafel Recipe

Falafel recipe consists of fried balls or patty (something like fritters) made from spiced chickpeas and / or fava beans. Falafel is a traditional…

Sidrah
Jun 2012
Beginner
1 vote
3399 views
Classic Sesame Butter Tahini

Classic Sesame Butter Tahini

Classic Middle Eastern Tahini is made with sesame butter. Use premium organic sesame butter for the perfect nutty flavor. Healthy and delicious.

Tomer Treves
Feb 2012
Advanced
1 vote
3535 views