42450 middle eastern sesame lamb meatballs minted Recipes

pine nuts , toasted lightly in a skillet, extra virgin olive oil, green onions, whites and greens sliced thinly, saigon cinnamon (or regular cinnamon), sea salt, pepper, garlic cloves, freshly minced, tomato, cut in half , seeds removed, tomato diced, golden raisins (the really are best with this), lean turkey meat (or ground beef or lamb, or combo), greek yogurt, pita bread rounds, warmed (in microwave or in a skillet), cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced, tomato, thinly sliced, crispy romaine leaves, feta cheese, crumbled, hummus, tzatziki sauce (recipe follows in directions section below)

seeded, finely diced cucumber, salt, diced tomato, diced sweet onion (such as vidalia), chopped fresh parsley, chopped mint , or to taste, olive oil, or more to taste, fresh lemon juice, or more to taste, salt and ground black pepper to taste

hummus, white tuna packed in water, drained and flaked, prepared mayonnaise, dark sesame oil, green onion, chopped, fresh cilantro, finely chopped, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt , to taste, whole wheat pita bread, cut in half to form pockets, tomatoes, cleaned and thinly sliced, leaves boston lettuce or 8 leaves red leaf lettuce, cleaned and patted dry

black beans, rinsed and drained (or use chickpeas, white beans, etc.), tomatoes, seeded and chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (or green ), italian parsley, chopped (packed), lemon , juice of, salt, cayenne pepper (or to taste), extra virgin olive oil, mint leaf, cut in thin strips (packed), cilantro, chopped (optional)

lemons, sugar , or to taste, orange blossom water , or to taste, freshly chopped mint, water or seltzer, ice cube

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

ground beef, egg, minced onion, cumin, dried mint, cinnamon, garam masala, lemon , juice of, salt and pepper, olive oil (optional)

sliced strawberry, rinsed, hulled, cantaloupe, sliced, honeydew melon, sliced, red seedless grapes, washed, stemmed, orange, sliced, rose water, orange blossom water, mint leaf (to garnish )

grated carrots, lemon juice, olive oil, ground coriander, salt, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh coriander, maple syrup

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

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

romaine lettuce, tomatoes or 1/2 lb plum tomato, cucumber (the long english ones), fresh flat-leaf parsley, garden mint, spring onions, radishes, pita breads, extra virgin olive oil, grated lemon , rind of, lemon , juice of (about 3 1/2 tbsp), honey, mild mustard

olive oil, onion, chopped, ground beef or 2 lbs ground lamb, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, cumin, ground allspice, tomato paste, feta cheese, crumbled, ricotta cheese, eggs, chopped parsley, sheets phyllo dough, thawed if frozen, butter, melted and cooled (3/4 stick), parsley, to garnish

green lentils, bulgur, raisins, olive oil, water, cinnamon, mint, red bell peppers

olive oil, onion, minced, garlic, finely chopped, ground cinnamon, sugar, dried lentils, pearl barley, grain rice, chopped dried apricot, raisins (i used golden sultanas), dried mint, pepper

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

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

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)