Rice and Lentils with Citrusy Carrots

  4.5 – 2 reviews  • Beans and Legumes Basmati rice scented with cinnamon and cumin gets tossed with protein-rich lentils in this veg-forward dish that pulls inspiration from mujadara—a simple Lebanese dish made with rice and lentils. Level: Easy Total: 40 min Prep: 30 min Cook: 10 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 2 cups shredded carrots … Read more

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

  4.3 – 27 reviews  • Dip Level: Easy Total: 25 min Prep: 5 min Inactive: 10 min Cook: 10 min Yield: 1 cup (serving size 1/4 cup) Ingredients 1/3 cup whole natural almonds 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon shallot 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper Instructions … Read more

Vermicelli Soup

  0.0 – 0 reviews  • Soup This easy vermicelli soup is perfect for lunch, dinner and especially Iftar during the month of Ramadan. It’s made with a handful of ingredients and takes just under an hour. The base can be chicken stock, or keep it vegetarian with vegetable stock. Level: Easy Total: 55 min Active: 20 … Read more

Mashed Potatoes with Labneh and Dried Mint

  0.0 – 0 reviews  • Mashed Potato Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort side, and this easy version gives them a welcome Middle Eastern twist. It’s a no-butter recipe that gets creaminess from labneh, a Middle Eastern yogurt cheese with a slightly tangy flavor. Dried mint has a particularly warm taste, a nice contrast to mild, … Read more

Curried Couscous Salad with Dried Sweet Cranberries

  4.9 – 89 reviews  • Picnic Salad Recipes For a picnic, there’s no way I’m going to pass on making couscous. Instant Couscous so easy, it’s almost embarrassing. The only “cooking” involved is boiling some water. I love it! Of course, you need to add some flavor to the couscous, but that’s not hard. When you … Read more