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Cucumber Orange Carrot Juice
Breakfast

Cucumber Orange Carrot Juice

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel orange and save a 1x1-inch piece of the peel. Place orange, orange peel piece, carrots, and cucumber in a blender; pour in water. Blend until desired consistency is reached; add sugar and lemon juice. Blend until smooth, 1 to 3 minutes.

By mamicha

Cucumber Dosa
Breakfast Indian

Cucumber Dosa

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cucumber, semolina flour, coconut, rice flour, green chile, ginger, and salt in a bowl. Mix well. Add water and mix again. Let batter rest 30 to 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat a pan over medium heat and brush with oil. Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan and spread it out gently and uniformly; the batter will not be smooth, so it will not be possible to spread it thinly. Cook dosa until golden brown on the bottom, about 1 minute. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 1 minute more. Repeat with remaining batter.

By Anubalas Kitchen

Jora's Rice Omelet
Breakfast American

Jora's Rice Omelet

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 1/2 the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add cucumber, carrots, tomato, and garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add rice and ham; cook and stir until heated through and well combined, about 10 minutes. Transfer rice mixture to a bowl.
  2. 2 Beat eggs, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Heat remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture; swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet. Cook until edges are mostly set, about 2 minutes. Lift the omelet with a spatula as the center rises; tilt the skillet so that uncooked eggs run to the center of the pan. Cook until set, 2 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Place the rice mixture on top of the omelet. Fold omelet over the rice using a spatula and wrap into a cocoon shape. Place on a plate; sprinkle parsley on top.

By Jora

Bacon and Egg Breakfast Salad with Avocado Dressing
Breakfast American

Bacon and Egg Breakfast Salad with Avocado Dressing

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine avocado, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small food processor. Pulse until mixture is smooth. Add water or milk to thin out dressing to desired consistency. Set aside.
  2. 2 Cook bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Allow to cool; crumble into small pieces.
  3. 3 Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the skillet. Add eggs; cover and cook until whites are set and yolks are barely set, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Divide mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber slices, and bacon crumbles between 2 plates. Drizzle in desired amount of avocado dressing. Top each salad with an egg. Serve immediately.

By Kim

Cottage Cheese Frittata with Cucumber and Radish Dip
Breakfast American

Cottage Cheese Frittata with Cucumber and Radish Dip

4.0

Prep
35 min
Cook
50 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch potatoes, zucchini, and bell pepper separately in the boiling water for about 1 minute each. Remove and rinse under cold water, then drain on paper towels.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs, cream, Parmesan cheese, and rosemary together in a bowl until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Transfer cooled, blanched vegetables into a round, fluted tart pan. Spread egg mixture evenly over the vegetables. Spoon cottage cheese evenly over the egg mixture.
  5. 5 Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the center is no longer jiggly and the edges are golden brown, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  6. 6 Mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, radishes, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for dip together until well combined.
  7. 7 Serve frittata over arugula with dip on the side.

By chefdavidgeisser

Tzatziki VII
Pantry Middle Eastern

Tzatziki VII

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the yogurt in a large square of double cheesecloth. Tie the cheesecloth at the top and let any excess liquid drain for about 4 hours.
  2. 2 Peel cucumbers; remove seeds with a spoon. Shred the cucumbers, then squeeze to drain excess liquid.
  3. 3 Peel and mince garlic.
  4. 4 In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Add yogurt, cucumbers and garlic and stir until evenly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

By Patricia J

Lebanese Rubbed Salad
Lunch Middle Eastern

Lebanese Rubbed Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the cucumber, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and Feta cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss to blend. Drizzle with vinegar and olive oil.
  2. 2 Using clean hands (all rings removed), rub the salad ingredients together for 2 minutes to thoroughly work the oil, vinegar, and seasonings into the greens.

By Katie Stewart

Masht-o Khiyaar (Persian Cucumber Salad with Sultanas and Walnuts)
Dinner Middle Eastern

Masht-o Khiyaar (Persian Cucumber Salad with Sultanas and Walnuts)

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place yogurt into a fine-mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter and allow to drain, about 20 minutes. You should end up with about a cup of thick yogurt.
  2. 2 Heat a small skillet over medium heat, add walnuts, and toast while stirring until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
  3. 3 Mix yogurt, sultanas, walnuts, dill, mint, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, add cucumber and toss to combine. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

By Afiyet_olson

Iraqi Sumac Salad (Summag Salad)
Lunch Middle Eastern

Iraqi Sumac Salad (Summag Salad)

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut tomatoes lengthwise into quarters and gently give them a squeeze to remove some of the seeds and excess liquid. Slice the tomatoes thinly and place into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Cut cucumber into 1/4-inch pieces and add to the bowl. Cut onion into 1/4-inch slivers and add to the bowl with parsley. Sprinkle with sumac and salt and toss to coat. Let sit for at least 15 minutes for flavors to meld, the longer the better.
  3. 3 Add arugula to the bowl and drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Toss to coat and adjust salt if needed. Serve immediately.

By France Cevallos

Toasted Buckwheat Tabbouleh
Dinner Middle Eastern

Toasted Buckwheat Tabbouleh

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse buckwheat groats. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, sprinkle in the buckwheat groats, and simmer until buckwheat is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions and garlic until onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Lightly toss cucumber, parsley, mint, lemon juice, and mixed herbs in a large salad bowl until thoroughly combined; stir in cooked buckwheat and onion mixture.

By Cassie

Middle Eastern Tomato Salad
Lunch Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern Tomato Salad

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place diced cucumber into a colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt; allow to drain for about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Toss drained cucumber with tomato, sweet onion, parsley, and mint. Drizzle salad with olive oil and fresh lemon juice; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

By mjkitty96

Tabbouleh III
Side Dish Middle Eastern

Tabbouleh III

4.4

Prep
45 min
Cook
Total
285 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cracked wheat in bowl and cover with 2 cups boiling water. Soak for 30 minutes; drain and squeeze out excess water.
  2. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic, parsley, mint, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Toss again prior to serving.

By Katherine Denning

Cold Yogurt Soup (Abdoogh Khiar)
Lunch Middle Eastern

Cold Yogurt Soup (Abdoogh Khiar)

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine yogurt, 2 teaspoons dried mint, and salt in a blender; purée with enough of the 2 cups water to create a smooth, thin soup. It will thicken somewhat when bread is added.
  2. 2 Divide cucumbers, ½ cup fresh mint, parsley, raisins, and walnuts among four bowls.
  3. 3 Divide yogurt mixture among four bowls.
  4. 4 Top with rose petals; add a few ice cubes to each bowl.
  5. 5 Tear bread into small pieces; add some to each bowl. Let bread soak before serving cold, 5 to 7 minutes.

By Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Farro Tabbouleh
Lunch Middle Eastern

Farro Tabbouleh

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and farro to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until farro is tender, about 30 minutes. Drain; cool.
  2. 2 Combine parsley and mint in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Add farro, tomato, cucumber, onion, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper; toss lightly. Refrigerate before servings, 3 to 4 hours.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Quinoa Tabbouleh
Side Dish Middle Eastern

Quinoa Tabbouleh

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature; fluff with a fork.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, carrots, and parsley in a large bowl; stir in cooled quinoa.

By SYNEVA B

Cucumber Tabbouleh
Side Dish Middle Eastern

Cucumber Tabbouleh

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine bulgur and boiling water in a large bowl. Cover, and set aside to soak for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Add oil, lemon juice, onions, parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumber; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

By jen

Fatoosh
Lunch Middle Eastern

Fatoosh

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toast pitas 5 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until crisp. Remove from the oven, and break into bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, toss together toasted pita pieces, romaine lettuce, green onions, cucumber, and tomatoes.
  4. 4 In a small bowl, mix parsley, garlic, sumac powder, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and mint. Pour over pita mixture, and toss just before serving.

By Winna

Arabic Fattoush Salad
Lunch Middle Eastern

Arabic Fattoush Salad

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry pita pieces in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Blot dry with paper towels and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, mint, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, garlic, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a large serving bowl. Gently toss salad with fried pita pieces. Grate feta cheese on top using a small cheese grater to serve.

By Sonja Taha