Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini Dip with Tahini Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Summer’s best produce stars in this recipe for grilled eggplant and zucchini dip with tahini. Perfect for serving with toasted whole grain pita! Ingredients 1 large eggplant, sliced ½-in thick 2 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and each half cut into 4…
Vegan Fesenjan + Adas Polo
Vegan Fesenjan + Adas Polo Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Vegan fesenjan (pomegranate and walnut stew) and adas polo (jewelled rice). Delicious and incredible depth of flavour! Ingredients 1 cup brown rice 1 large onion, sliced 3/4 cup green lentils, soaked for at least an hour 1/4 – 1/2 cup raisins 10 dried…
Middle Eastern Grain-Free Granola
Middle Eastern Grain-Free Granola Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 5 cups A simple recipe for grain-free granola spiced and sweetened with pomegranate molasses, cardamom and dried mulberries. Ingredients 1 egg white 1 Tbsp water 1 ½ cup pecans, roughly chopped ½ cup pistachios, roughly chopped 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped ½ cup cashews,…
Butternut Tahini Spread
Butternut Tahini Spread Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 10 min Serves: 6-8 Super easy, crazy good roasted butternut squash dip. Move over, hummus! Ingredients 20 oz / 567 g package cubed butternut squash, or 1 large (approx 2 lb) butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2…
Chickpea, Spinach and Brown Rice Pot
Chickpea, Spinach and Brown Rice Pot Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This is a great little dish which is so easy to prepare. Delicious served with some yoghurt, a big dollop of hummus and some fresh whole wheat pita bread or Lebanese bread if you can get it. Ingredients 2 tbsp avocado oil…
Fattoush Salad
Fattoush Salad Prep time: Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 This classic bread salad is packed with fresh vegetables, chickpeas and avocado. Toasted pita soaks up the tahini and sumac dressing and pairs wonderfully with the salty olives and parsley. Ingredients 1 whole wheat pita Smoked paprika Salt About 4 cups…
Crushed Lentil Soup
Crushed Lentil Soup Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 8 Amazing version of the popular Middle Eastern soup, with surprising hints of spicy and sweet flavors. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups unsalted vegetable broth, divided 2…
Roasted Eggplant with Creamy Harissa and Pistachios
Roasted Eggplant with Creamy Harissa and Pistachios Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 4 Roasted Eggplant with Creamy Harissa and Pistachios Ingredients 2 large eggplants, cut in half lengthwise, then in half again 1 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons goat cheese 1-2 tablespoon harissa…
Queen Of Cauliflower
Queen Of Cauliflower Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Roast cauliflower with tahini, Yemeni hot sauce, pomegranates, and toasted pine nuts. Ridiculously delicious. Ethereal, even. Vegan + gf. Ingredients 1/4 cup coconut oil 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric generous pinch of sea salt and black pepper pomegranates, to garnish pine nuts, to garnish…
One Bite Falafel Kebabs
One Bite Falafel Kebabs Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 22 balls Cute party idea! This recipe for mini-falafel kebabs is a different take on the classic appetizer, with middle eastern flair. So healthy and fresh! Ingredients 15 ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon dijon mustard…
Mujadara with Harissa Tomato Sauce, Parsley Pesto & Tahini
Mujadara with Harissa Tomato Sauce, Parsley Pesto & Tahini Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This healthy mujadara recipe tops the traditional Middle Eastern dish of lentils, brown rice and caramelized onions with a spicy harissa tomato sauce, parsley pesto, and tahini sauce. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large yellow onions, halved…
Lentils with Tahini
Lentils with Tahini Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 2-3 With earthy cumin and creamy, nutty tahini, this lentil dish is sure to become one of your new favorite recipes. Ingredients 1 cup puy or green lentils 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp ground…