42 middle eastern leaf Recipes

plain yogurt, tahini, cilantro leaf, finely chopped, white vinegar, garlic clove, minced, salt, pepper, cayenne, tomato, finely chopped, olive oil

pita breads or 1 1/2 arab bread, head romaine lettuce , cut into ribbons, firm ripe tomatoes , cut into 1/2 inch pieces, cucumbers, peeled , cut into thick slices, green bell pepper, seeded and cut into small slices, red onions or 1 1/2 mild white onions or 9 scallions, chopped, rocket , torn, butch purslane or 1 lamb s lettuce, torn, flat leaf parsley, chopped, fresh mint, shredded, extra virgin olive oil, lemon , juice of, garlic cloves, crushed, salt and pepper, ground sumac

harissa paste, coriander seeds, caraway seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, coarse sea salt, sweet paprika, dried red pepper flakes, extra-virgin olive oil , or as needed, olive oil, onion, minced, garlic, minced, anchovy fillets, chopped (optional), diced peeled butternut squash, carrots, chopped, red bell pepper, diced, frozen peas, salt, vegetable broth, fava beans, drained, canned tomatoes, diced, tomato paste, bay leaf, brown sugar, pomegranate molasses, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh mint (optional)

seedless cucumber, diced, ripe tomatoes, diced, flat leaf parsley, chopped, red onion, finely chopped, garlic clove, minced, diced radish, salt, lemon juice, sumaq (optional), olive oil, pita breads, cut into small pieces and fried in olive oil until crisp drained on paper towels (alternatively, spritz with olive oil and bake until brown and crisp)

chill time : overnight, chopped flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh mint, chopped spring onions (with the green parts ), ripe, medium size tomatoes, chopped into small cubes, burghul (cracked wheat), allspice, lemon juice, jalapeno pepper, de-seeded, chopped fine (optional), good olive oil, salt and pepper

firm white sandwich bread , torn into pea-size pieces, ground dark meat turkey, minced red onion, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, sweet paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, extra virgin olive oil, avocado-mint tzatziki, flatbread, cut into squares

japanese eggplants (about 3 medium), onion, parsley (preferably flat leaf ), lemon juice (or juice of 1 lemon), extra virgin olive oil, tahini (aka sesame paste), garlic, dried oregano or 1 tbsp fresh oregano, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste

olive oil, boneless skinless chicken thighs (chopped into bite-sized pieces), onion, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, shredded carrot, fresh bay leaf (i used dried), smoked paprika, ground cumin, coriander, ground cinnamon, salt & freshly ground black pepper, chopped dried fruits (i used dates and apricots), lemon , juice and zest of, pitted mixed olive, chopped, chicken stock, divided, butter, pine nuts, sliced almonds, couscous, chopped fresh parsley

lemon , juice of, lime , juice of, zest from 1 orange, jalapeno , sliced lengthwise, garlic cloves, smashed with the back of a knife, fresh ginger, peeled and rough cut, salt, pickling spices, bay leaf, dried, cinnamon stick, white vinegar, water, white wine, sugar, honey, saffron, turmeric, head cauliflower, cut into small florets

pita breads, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, ground veal or 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb, chili pepper, finely chopped, salt and pepper, allspice, cinnamon, sumac, lemon juice, cayenne, chopped flat leaf parsley, pine nuts, toasted, melted butter or 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, lean braising steak, cut into small cubes, ground cinnamon, red wine, tomato paste, water, fresh bay leaf, worcestershire sauce, shelled fava beans, fresh, chopped flat leaf parsley, salt & freshly ground black pepper, crusty bread, to serve

pita breads , torn into bite size pieces, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced, salt, tomatoes, seeded and diced, green onions, sliced, green bell pepper, diced, chopped flat leaf parsley, chopped mint leaf, chopped fresh cilantro leaves (coriander), garlic cloves, minced, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, fresh ground black pepper

red lentil, rinsed, water, salt, bulgur (fine or medium, #1 or #2), extra virgin olive oil, onions or 1/2 medium onion, finely minced, cumin seed, toasted and ground, flat leaf parsley, finely chopped, aleppo pepper (optional), scallion, for garnish, romaine lettuce leaf, for garnish, lemon wedge (to garnish )

leg of lamb, flat leaf parsley, finely chopped, mint leaves, finely chopped, coriander, finely chopped, fresh thyme, finely chopped, garlic, crushed, cm ginger, peeled and grated, red chile, de seeded and finely chopped, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, paprika, lemon , juice and zest of, extra virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper

orzo pasta, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, cucumber, seeded and chopped (about 2 cups), scallions , including green tops, chopped, flat leaf parsley, chopped, fresh mint, chopped, lemon juice (about 2 lemons), salt, black pepper, olive oil

bulgar wheat, ripe vine tomatoes, fresh flat leaf parsley, leaves only, washed, dried, finely chopped, fresh mint leaves, washed, dried, finely chopped, red onion, peeled, finely chopped, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, flaked sea salt, ready-made flat bread, to serve

eggplants, about 1 lb total, garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, tahini ( sesame seed paste), lemon, juiced, handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped, ground cumin, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped roasted pistachios, for garnish, pita bread, cut into wedges, for dipping

lentils, salt, garlic cloves, crushed, bay leaf, oregano, dill weed, dried, frying chicken, cut up and pan browned, fresh-grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese, fresh lemon juice, plain yogurt