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Category Archives: Legumes

Fried Eggplant with Yogurt (Mfassah’)

Legumes, VegetarianBy barbara massaadJuly 20, 2018

Very thick slices of deep-fried eggplant, contrasting between a crisp surface and a soft heart, are soaked in fresh, cold laban (yogurt) with a hint of garlic. Fried goes refreshing!

Taro with Lentils (Kelkass bi Adass)

Grains, Legumes, Main Dishes, VegetarianBy barbara massaadJuly 17, 2018

Another version of taro potato is made with lentils. As in so many cases, there are the two camps of preference: those who cook it with tahini, and those who cook it without.

Summer Zucchini Stew (Mfaraket Koussa)

Grains, Legumes, Main Dishes, VegetarianBy barbara massaadJuly 16, 2018

Prepared in an easy style, this is one of the easiest and simplest summer stews for taking advantage of the abundant summer zucchini.

Spinach Stew with Pine Nuts (Yakhnet Sbenegh)

Legumes, Main Dishes, VegetarianBy barbara massaadJuly 15, 2018

Spinach has always had the Popeye “miracle” reputation: very nutritious, as mothers around the world have always repeated to their children! This simple stew gains so much flavor from the garlic and the coriander, a staple couple of Lebanese cuisine.

Spinach and Sumac Pies (Fatayer Khodra)

Bread and Savory pie, Legumes, VegetarianBy barbara massaadJuly 15, 2018

These herb pies are mainly of spinach, with onion and lemony sumac. An even better version is the baa’leh (purslane) pies, which have a very earthy taste.

Purslane and Beets (Baa’leh w Shmandar)

Legumes, Mezze, Salad, VegetarianBy barbara massaadJuly 11, 2018

Baa’leh (purslane) is a secret herb of Lebanese cuisine. Its “meaty” leaves, “iron-y” taste, and dark green color make it very special.

Okra Stew (Yakhnet Bemyieh)

Legumes, Main Dishes, VegetarianBy barbara massaadJuly 8, 2018

Bemyieh, or okra, is a fine delicacy of Lebanese cuisine. The plant itself is a beautiful shrub with pretty blue flowers that will turn into edible pods holding the plant’s seeds.

Bulgur with Cabbage and Chile (Marshousheh)

Grains, Legumes, VegetarianBy barbara massaadJuly 7, 2018

Marshousheh means “the scattered” and is simply scattered bulgur over cooked cabbage. Easy! This recipe represents the epitome of mountain food: simple, rustic, filling, and easy to prepare.

Green Fava Bean Stew (Foul Akhdar b’ Zeit)

Legumes, VegetarianBy barbara massaadJune 27, 2018

Fava beans are a staple of Lebanese cuisine. Dry green fava beans are picked in the early spring, boiled, and served as a stew-type salad for breakfast, announcing the arrival of good days and fresh eating.

Fried Zucchini and Eggplant (Koussa w Batenjenn Mee’leh)

Legumes, VegetarianBy barbara massaadJune 22, 2018

Everything is better from a fryer! Especially zucchini, which gets crispy, and eggplant, which turns soft and melting.

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