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Lentils, rice and fried onions (Mujadarrah) by Nancy MiyasakiThis is a tasty and healthy side dish that goes well with just about anything. It's filling without being too heavy, and tastes great as leftovers too. |
14 votes
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Tomato Rice Pilaf by Mary JosephThis originated as a Lebanese dish that my mom always used to make, I tweaked it a bit adding tomatoes and mint and leaving out the meat that it called for. If you're a cheese lover this would be amazing with crumbled French Feta mixed in. |
5 votes
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Easy Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker by John SpottiswoodAdmittedly, this doesn't capture the crunch outside of the normal method of making persian rice. But if you are just looking for a fluffy and buttery rice to serve with a stew or tagine, this works wonderfully and is super easy. |
3 votes
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Bulgur Pilaf by Salad FoodieFaster and easier to cook than rice, bulgur is a grain to consider for making pilaf. High in fiber and low in fat makes this side dish a healthful choice. Easily converts to vegetarian by omitting the chicken broth. (Medium to large grind bulgur will be best for this recipe.) |
1 vote
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Tabbouleh Salad by MichelineA refreshing, low calorie, garlicky, tasty bulgur salad. |
2 votes
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Lebanese Spice Baz by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLYLebanese Spice Baz |
1 vote
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My Delicious Secret Natural Hummus Recipe by jasonI made a secret hummus recipe and am sharing it. while living in Israel I learned much about middle eastern foods and the spices that grow and are being used in that part of the world. It was not unusual to see people get out of a car and walk to an empty field to pick spices. As a youngster growing up in the USA I did not like… |
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Saffron rice with barberries, pistachio and mixed herbs by Chez la mereBarberries are tiny, jewel-like, dried sweet-and-sour Iranian berries that we've been using a bit obsessively recently. It is hard not to – their intense sharpness accentuates other flavours in a dish and adds wonderful drama to its looks. You can get them online, and from Iranian and some Middle Eastern grocers. If you can't find… |
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Toasted Couscous Pilaf by Farrell May PodgorsekIsraeli couscous makes a great hot pilaf and goes well with so many dishes. This is my husband's favorite grain side dish. I know it's more of a pasta, but we think of couscous as a starch, but not like pasta. The spices can be varied to change the flavor. It is quick and easy, and popular with kids. You can make this vegetarian by… |
2 votes
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Iranian Rice by Kyra MartinIt's a little labor intensive, but totally worth it. This is probably the best rice I've ever had! Adapted from TheKitchn.com. |
1 vote
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Middle Eastern Carrot and Orange Salad by Marlin RinehartA very simple but refreshing salad or sidedish comprised of grated carrots and oranges and enhanced with the delicate and exotic cologne fragrance of orange-flower water. |
3 votes
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tomiya sauce by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLYtomiya sauce |
1 vote
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vegetable patties by reneeDelicious as a side dish with any main course. |
1 vote
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Kasha & Bowties by Denise SherinA family friend makes this and its great because of the carmelized onions. Recipe calls for beef broth but you can use chicken broth. |
1 vote
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Two Rooms Hummous by Matthew CrabbeA thick spread made from mashed chickpeas in the style of the restaurant Two Rooms. Can be served as an accompaniment with fish or used as a dip. |
3 votes
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