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Vegan Snacks & Appetizer RecipesSee articleMoutabal (Eggplant Dip)
Lebanese-style moutabal is a delicious eggplant dip that’s best served alongside pita bread wedges, fresh veggies, or oil-free falafels. While some recipes call for the addition of Greek yogurt to add creaminess, our vegan version relies on nutty tahini and zesty lemon juice to achieve a velvety texture. When picking out eggplants for this recipe, […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleQuinoa Tabbouleh with Pomegranate Seeds
While tabbouleh is most commonly made with bulgur wheat, you can make a gluten-free version using quinoa or another cooked gluten-free grain. This pomegranate-studded version is incredibly satisfying as a light lunch or a side dish served with other Middle Eastern favorites such as falafel and hummus. The aromatic combination of parsley and scallions pair […] -
Vegan Snacks & Appetizer RecipesSee articleZa’atar-Spiced Flatbreads (Manakeesh)
Known as manakeesh in the Middle East, fluffy za’atar-topped flatbreads are the perfect appetizer to add some Lebanese flair to your next dinner party. The wholesome, savory bread is coated in a layer of za’atar seasoning, which is a mix of sesame seeds, sumac, coriander, cumin, thyme, and salt. The spice blend is warming, herbal, […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleThanksgiving Tabbouleh Salad
This succulent tabbouleh salad combines the best flavors of fall with a Middle Eastern classic to create a fusion dish that will knock your socks off. Hearty bulgur is cooked in a shallot-infused broth and then tossed with crisp cucumber, tender butternut squash, earthy kale, and tart dried cranberries. Cilantro takes the place of parsley […] -
Vegan Burgers & Wrap RecipesSee articleMiddle Eastern Pita Pocket Sandwiches
Creamy hummus and sumac-spiced veggies give these sandwiches a distinct Middle Eastern flare, especially when drizzled with or dipped in the homemade herbed tahini sauce. Pita pockets are easy to eat without getting messy, and the thin bread won’t overwhelm the filling like sub-style sandwiches tend to do, making these scrumptious snacks perfect for on-the-go […] -
Amazing Grains RecipesSee articleFreekeh Tabbouleh with Grapefruit
In this colorful, meal-worthy salad, nutty freekeh anchors the zesty flavors of grapefruit, cucumber, and fresh herbs. If you don’t have freekeh on hand, you can substitute another chewy whole grain, such as bulgur. Grapefruit juice is all you need for the dressing. Be sure to squeeze as much as you can from the grapefruit […] -
Vegan Breakfast RecipesSee articleCouscous and Kale Breakfast Salad
Though it makes for a great breakfast salad, this sweet-and-savory medley can be enjoyed any time of day. Serve it at room temperature for a lazy brunch, or make it the night before and chill in the fridge for a quick, cool morning meal. No peaches? Feel free to get creative and substitute another fruit […] -
Amazing Grains RecipesSee articleCouscous Bowls
This satisfying meal is equally good made with traditional couscous or the larger, pearl-sized Israeli couscous. Feel free to experiment with whatever vegetables you have on hand. Creamy homemade Tahini Dipping Sauce serves as a flavorful finishing touch for these quick bowls. From Forks Over Knives Family -
Vegan Noodles & Pasta RecipesSee articleIsraeli Couscous and Kale Salad
Incredibly easy to cook, Israeli couscous does a great job of absorbing the flavors of the herbs and spices in this vegan salad recipe. Like traditional couscous, Israeli couscous is tiny nuggets of semolina pasta, but the nuggets run a bit larger in the Israeli version. Mixed with fresh kale, colorful veggies, herbs, and spices, […]
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