1019 authentic middle eastern Recipes

chicken breast (boneless,skinless, cut into 6-7 large pieces), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, low-fat chicken broth, green bell pepper, seeded and diced (i prefer red ), fresh tomatoes, chopped, garbanzo beans, well drained, raisins, bay leaf, dried thyme leaves, ground cumin, ground allspice, black pepper, couscous (uncooked ), salt , to taste, chopped parsley (to garnish )

lamb fillets, oil, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried mint, turmeric, spinach leaves, shredded, plain yogurt, cornflour, water, sultana

leg of lamb, bone removed & butterflied (about 3 lbs), extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, ground cumin, garlic cloves, pressed, pecan pieces, feta cheese (4/5 of a cup), extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, baby spinach leaves, mint leaf, coarsely chopped, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste

seeded and chopped tomatoes, peeled and chopped cucumber, chopped green onion, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh mint, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, pepper, pita bread rounds, shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced radish, sliced radishes, sliced ripe olives, sliced ripe olives, crumbled feta cheese, garlic cloves, minced, garbanzo beans, drained, lemon juice, plain nonfat yogurt, ground cumin, olive oil, ground coriander, ground red pepper

tahini, lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon), plain yogurt, water, garlic cloves, crushed, head red-leaf lettuce, red onion, sliced thinly, feta, coarsely crumbled

cumin, cardamom, allspice, coriander, fresh ground pepper, red pepper flakes, crushed, ginger, turmeric, salt, paprika, cinnamon

seedless navel oranges, sliced 1/2-inch, olive oil, salt, cinnamon, ground coriander, ground cumin, garlic clove, minced, fresh cilantro

garlic cloves, gingerroot, olive oil, tomato paste, ground cinnamon, caraway seed, crushed, salt, pepper, monkfish, onion, finely chopped

black beans, rinsed well and drained, garbanzo beans, rinsed well and drained, chopped green onion, chopped tomatoes, chopped fresh parsley, fresh squeezed lemon juice, garlic puree or 1/2 tsp finely minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper

vegetable stock, green bell pepper, seeded and diced, zucchini, sliced, carrots, sliced, stalks celery, sliced, potatoes, diced, chopped tomatoes, chili powder, fresh mint, chopped, ground cumin, chickpeas, drained and rinsed, salt and pepper

new potatoes, unpeeled, green onions, sliced, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, allspice, ground coriander, italian parsley, chopped, tomatoes, halved

baby okra, boneless lamb, cut into small chunks, oil or 4 -5 tbsp butter, onions, chopped, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, cumin powder, coriander powder, lemon juice, salt, fresh coriander, roughly chopped

honey, warm water, yeast, plain flour, salt, olive oil, whole wheat flour, sesame seeds, thyme leaves, finely chopped, ground sumac, sea salt

onions, quartered, parsley, stems removed, ground lamb, cinnamon, saffron, sea salt or kosher salt, pepper, pita bread, red onion, sliced, green salad greens, hummus, plain yogurt, dried mint (optional)

dried red lentils, uncooked , sorted and rinsed, brown rice, uncooked , can also use basmati rice, olive oil, fresh mushrooms, sliced, onion, chopped, parmesan cheese, grated, walnut halves, finely chopped, fresh cilantro, chopped, eggs, black pepper, hamburger buns with sesame seeds, toasted, can also use toasted pita bread halves, mayonnaise , to taste, red onion, sliced , to taste, lettuce, shredded, garnish, tomato, sliced, garnish

olive oil, garlic clove, minced, uncooked basmati rice, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cayenne pepper (to taste), chicken stock, ground turkey, garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, black beans, drained and rinsed, chopped fresh cilantro (optional), chopped fresh parsley (optional), pine nuts (optional), salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste

extra virgin olive oil, divided, lean boneless beef chuck roast , cut into 1 inch pieces, diced tomatoes , with peppers and onions, undrained, green beans or 6 oz fresh , trimmed and broken into pieces, onion, chopped, ground cinnamon, ground allspice (or cumin), sugar, garlic powder, salt, black pepper

ground chicken, granny smith apple , peled, cored, grated and squeezed dry with your hands, chopped green onion, fresh mint leaves, curry powder, salt (optional), cayenne pepper, low-fat plain yogurt, mango chutney (add more to taste, up to 2 tsp), romaine lettuce leaves , torn, whole wheat pita bread , cut crosswise in half (6 inch)