Low-Carb Baba Ghanoush
You can enjoy this simple and delicious baba ganoush whenever you’re following a low carb diet. Ditch the bread from the equation and try it with carrot or celery sticks.
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Cumin and Roasted Garlic Hummus
Making hummus at home is wiser than buy it. Think about it – this way it’s easier to have control over the ingredients you use. Also, the preservatives found in store-bought versions are limited to the minimum at home.
Chicken Kabsa
It is traditionally considered to be Saudi Arabia’s national dish, so why not try it at home? It’s way cheaper than traveling all the way to Saudi Arabia. It is a rice dish with chicken, cooked on the stove, and flavored with lots of interesting seasoning. It’s got cardamom, seven spice, cloves, cumin, and nutmeg.
Egyptian Khalta Rice With Beef
Let’s try something exotic today, like some Egyptian cuisine. Famous for its mix of spices and flavorful meals, there really are some delicious recipes you can find here. Here we’ve served rice with beef. But there’s something special about the rice. We’ve cooked it with hazelnuts, raisins, and rosemary. It may not be the most usual mix of ingredients, but we dearly invite you to try and see if you like it.
Muhammara
Muhammara is a red pepper dip that can be found in many Arab cuisines. Its main ingredients are roasted bell pepper, walnuts, breadcrumbs, and olive oil. You can serve it as a dip for toast bread, or as a sauce for your grilled meats.
Couscous and Sweet Potato Skillet
A dish you can easily make in just about half an hour or less, this couscous and sweet potato skillet is much more savory than it first seems. That is because it is inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine, where almost every dish tastes like absolute heaven. This skillet’s flavor comes from the use of cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, and oregano.
Almond Rice Pilaf
A nice, Middle-Eastern take on a simple dish, this almond rice pilaf is just waiting to be tried out. The use of coriander and almonds give this dish a distinct flavor, that will work just great with grilled meats or steaks.
Ayran (Turkish Yogurt Drink)
Ayran is a cold, yogurt and salt-based dish. It is very popular in the Middle East, but also in some parts of the Balkans and the former Soviet Union. It is served next to grilled meats and rice, having excellent digestive benefits. And it’s the perfect way to chill after a hot summer barbecue.
Mujadarra Rice
Mujadarra Rice is a Middle Eastern side dish that brings together rice and lentil in a delicious way. And you just know it’s Middle Eastern-inspired when you feel the delicate scents of cinnamon and cumin. And, by the way, the caramelized onion on top really makes this dish shine.
Raheb Salad
The word ‘raheb’ translates to ‘monk’ in Arabic, but here we’re in a kitchen so it has nothing to do with that. It is also a salad, with roasted eggplant as its main ingredient. We’ve mixed it with some tomato, bell pepper, onion, and parsley, delivering a very delicious salad. Give it an authentic taste by using some pomegranate molasses.
Baba Ganoush
Baba Ganoush translates as “happy dad” in Arabic, but he’s not gonna be the only happy person after serving this dish. It’s a starter that consists of roasted eggplant, mixed with some tahini, olive oil, and various seasonings. Some variations even include using tomatoes or pomegranate, if you’re feeling a bit playful.
Middle Eastern Pita Sandwich
Are you in the mood for some Middle Eastern flavors? Here is a quick vegetarian snack, that will not hurt your diet. A veggie and couscous salad, with a touch of Feta cheese, and served in a tortilla. And, let’s not forget the tzatziki sauce, which brings its deliciously fresh flavor right on the main stage.
