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Category Archives: Legumes

Fried Eggplant with Yogurt (Mfassah’)

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!

July 20, 2018Legumes, VegetarianBy barbara massaad

Taro with Lentils (Kelkass bi Adass)

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.

July 17, 2018Grains, Legumes, Main Dishes, VegetarianBy barbara massaad

Summer Zucchini Stew (Mfaraket Koussa)

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

July 16, 2018Grains, Legumes, Main Dishes, VegetarianBy barbara massaad

Spinach Stew with Pine Nuts (Yakhnet Sbenegh)

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.

July 15, 2018Legumes, Main Dishes, VegetarianBy barbara massaad

Spinach and Sumac Pies (Fatayer Khodra)

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.

July 15, 2018Bread and Savory pie, Legumes, VegetarianBy barbara massaad

Purslane and Beets (Baa’leh w Shmandar)

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

July 11, 2018Legumes, Mezze, Salad, VegetarianBy barbara massaad

Okra Stew (Yakhnet Bemyieh)

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.

July 8, 2018Legumes, Main Dishes, VegetarianBy barbara massaad

Bulgur with Cabbage and Chile (Marshousheh)

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.

July 7, 2018Grains, Legumes, VegetarianBy barbara massaad

Green Fava Bean Stew (Foul Akhdar b’ Zeit)

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.

June 27, 2018Legumes, VegetarianBy barbara massaad

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

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

June 22, 2018Legumes, VegetarianBy barbara massaad
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