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Pigs in a Paleo Pouch
Breakfast

Pigs in a Paleo Pouch

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
520 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir salt, sage, black pepper, turmeric, and marjoram together in a bowl. Place pork in a separate bowl. Sprinkle salt mixture evenly over pork and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter eight 8-ounce ramekins.
  3. 3 Divide sausage mixture into 8 balls. Press each ball into a ramekin, creating a well in the center of each. Crack an egg into each sausage well.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until sausage is cooked through and eggs are set, 30 to 40 minutes.

By Lora

Cranberry-Orange Spiced Oatmeal
Breakfast

Cranberry-Orange Spiced Oatmeal

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Total
7 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the rolled oats, cinnamon, cranberries, and blueberries in a microwave safe bowl. Add the turmeric and ginger, if desired. Pour in the water, and stir to mix ingredients. Cook on High until water is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Stir in orange juice to desired consistency.

By Leah Prather Hanley

Honey Nutty Granola
Breakfast

Honey Nutty Granola

Prep
10 min
Cook
31 min
Total
56 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine oats, almonds, macadamia nuts, and coconut in a large bowl. Heat olive oil, honey, butter, and brown sugar together in a separate microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until butter is melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. 3 Whisk butter mixture until brown sugar is dissolved; stir in salt, turmeric, and cinnamon. Pour butter mixture over oat mixture; toss to coat thoroughly. Spread granola evenly on a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake granola in preheated oven until well-toasted and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet to set, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in raisins.

By Culinary Envy

Indian Omelette
Breakfast Indian

Indian Omelette

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dice red and yellow onions into 3 different sizes.
  2. 2 Combine eggs, onions, chili powder, turmeric, rock salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix until well combined.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pour in egg mixture, making sure it's evenly distributed in the skillet. Lower heat to medium, cover, and cook for 1 minute. Cut omelette into 8 pieces and continue to cook until egg starts to brown around the edges and appears to have set. Carefully flip with a spatula and cook for 2 more minutes.

By My Recipe To Share

Masala Omelette
Breakfast Indian

Masala Omelette

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat; add onions and cook and stir until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour in beaten eggs. Sprinkle in cayenne, turmeric, pepper, and salt. Keep moving the omelet to avoid burning. Once the edges of the omelet are light brown, flip the omelet over, and cook until fully set, at least 5 minutes, continually moving it in the pan. Flip again, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve warm.

By Angel

Scrambled Tofu
Breakfast American

Scrambled Tofu

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and saute green onions until tender. Stir in tomatoes with juice and mashed tofu. Season with salt, pepper, and turmeric. Reduce heat, and simmer until heated through. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese to serve.

By LKAUMANS

Overstuffed Herb Omelet
Breakfast

Overstuffed Herb Omelet

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat oil in an 8-inch oven-safe skillet. Add leeks; cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in pepper, cumin, turmeric, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Whisk in baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt until combined. Fold in leek mixture, parsley, cilantro, dill, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  4. 4 Add butter to the skillet and transfer to the preheated oven. Heat until melted, about 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove skillet and swirl so butter evenly coats it. Add egg mixture. (Do not stir.)
  6. 6 Return to the oven and bake until edges are set and middle is still slightly moist, 15 to 18 minutes.
  7. 7 Let cool in the skillet for 10 minutes before cutting into 8 slices.

By Kaleb

Vegan Tofu "Eggs"
Breakfast American

Vegan Tofu "Eggs"

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Generously spray a skillet with olive oil cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add tofu, using your hands to crumble the block into smaller pieces; cook for 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in nutritional yeast, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and turmeric. Cook until seasonings have been incorporated, breaking tofu apart with a spatula to desired consistency, about 1 minute. Stir in almond milk and cook until absorbed, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

By Plant Based Life

Vegan Tofu Scramble Breakfast Sandwiches
Breakfast

Vegan Tofu Scramble Breakfast Sandwiches

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Crumble tofu into roughly 1-inch pieces and add to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add canned tomatoes and cook until excess liquid has evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes. Add bell pepper and onion and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, paprika, turmeric, and salt. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
  2. 2 Spread mayonnaise over sandwich buns and top with tofu mixture, spinach, and avocado.

By Leslie Lopez

Spicy Potatoes and Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast American

Spicy Potatoes and Scrambled Eggs

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Use a fork to pierce potato skins. Microwave potatoes on high until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool briefly, then peel and cut into small cubes.
  3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then add potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in another skillet over medium-high heat. Pour eggs into the skillet; cook and stir until eggs are set, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve with potatoes.

By Anju

Cauliflower Quiche
Breakfast American

Cauliflower Quiche

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  3. 3 Blend cauliflower, mushrooms, and green onions in a blender under chopped, yet still chunky.
  4. 4 Separate egg yolks and egg whites into 2 separate bowls. Beat egg whites in a bowl using an electric mixer until medium peaks form.
  5. 5 Combine half-and-half, butter, and flour together in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until white sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
  6. 6 Stir white sauce, Parmesan cheese, cauliflower mixture, egg yolks, turmeric, salt, pepper, and curry powder together in a bowl; gently fold in egg whites using a spatula or wide knife. Pour egg mixture into a glass baking dish. Sprinkle paprika over egg mixture.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and set in the middle, 30 to 35 minutes.

By Christmas

Avocado Breakfast Toast
Breakfast American

Avocado Breakfast Toast

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a skillet over medium heat; fry bacon until slightly crunchy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; reserve grease in the pan. Cut bacon into tiny pieces.
  2. 2 Butter both sides of the bread slices.
  3. 3 Mix together avocado, lemon juice, minced garlic, turmeric, cumin, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl until avocado spread is creamy. Add chopped bacon and tomato; stir to combine.
  4. 4 Heat bacon grease in the skillet over medium heat. Fry eggs over easy: break eggs into the skillet and cook until whites are firm, about 3 minutes. Slide a spatula under each egg and gently flip. Cook about 1 minute more. Season eggs with salt and pepper and move them to the side of the skillet.
  5. 5 Reduce heat and place buttered bread in the skillet. Toast lightly, about 1 minute. Turn over and place a slice of cheese on the toasted sides. Slather a generous portion of the avocado spread on top of the cheese. Cover the skillet so cheese can melt quickly, and cook until the bottom of the toast is golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Remove toast from pan and place on plates. Place over-easy eggs on top.

By Cindylee Bloomer

Homemade Granola with Ginger
Breakfast American

Homemade Granola with Ginger

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix together rolled and quick-cooking oats, pecans, walnuts, almonds, and pepitas in a large bowl until well combined. Spread out evenly on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to the same large bowl. Reduce oven temperature to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
  4. 4 Stir together maple syrup, coconut oil, crystallized ginger, turmeric, ground ginger, cinnamon, salt, cardamom, and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined; pour over oats-nuts mixture and mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture onto the baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave granola in the oven for 1 hour.
  6. 6 Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

By Jennifer Rash

Raghavan's Uppama
Breakfast Indian

Raghavan's Uppama

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 1/4 cup ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in creamy wheat cereal; toast, stirring frequently, until light brown and nutty-smelling, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel.
  2. 2 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons ghee in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds; cover and wait until seeds stop popping (like popcorn), about 30 seconds. Add cashews and chiles; stir-fry until nuts are golden brown and chiles blacken, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in carrot, peas, curry leaves, and turmeric; stir-fry about 2 minutes. Stir in 3 cups water and the salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered, until carrots are fork-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in toasted cream of wheat. (It will instantly absorb liquid and begin to swell.) Cover and cook until fully softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in remaining 1/4 cup water if desired for a creamier texture. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve warm.

By Raghavan Iyer

Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes)
Breakfast Indian

Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes)

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir the brown rice and whole wheat flours together in a mixing bowl. Stir in the water to make a thin batter. Add the onion, garlic, cilantro, sugar, turmeric, cumin, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, coriander, ginger, cayenne pepper and rice vinegar until evenly blended. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour, or overnight.
  2. 2 To cook the dosas, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet, spreading it over the bottom in a thin layer. Cook 1 minute, turn, and cook 1 minute more. Remove from the pan. Repeat with remaining batter.

By jweakman

Ultimate Tofu Breakfast Burrito Bowls
Breakfast American

Ultimate Tofu Breakfast Burrito Bowls

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Break tofu apart over skillet into bite-size pieces, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then cook, stirring frequently with a thin metal spatula, until liquid cooks out and tofu browns, about 10 minutes. (If you notice liquid collecting in pan, increase heat to evaporate water.) Be sure to get under the tofu when you stir, scraping the bottom of the pan where the good, crispy stuff is and keeping it from sticking.
  2. 2 Add onion and garlic powders, turmeric, juice, and remaining tablespoon oil and toss to coat. Cook 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Preheat a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil. Cook onion and jalapenos with a pinch of salt, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes, Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, cumin, and remaining salt, and cook, stirring, until tomatoes become saucy, about 5 minutes. Add cilantro and lemon juice. Let cilantro wilt in. Add beans and heat through, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Taste for salt and seasoning.
  4. 4 Spoon some hash browns into each bowl, followed by a scoop of beans and a scoop of scramble. Top with avocado, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a sprinkle of cilantro. Serve with hot sauce.

By Allrecipes Member

Sfoof (Lebanese Semolina Turmeric Cake)
Dessert Middle Eastern

Sfoof (Lebanese Semolina Turmeric Cake)

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, mix semolina, flour, turmeric and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, stir milk and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add flour mixture and oil and beat with an electric beater at medium speed for 5 minutes. This step is essential, do not use any shortcuts.
  4. 4 Pour into a prepared 9-inch round pan. Sprinkle top with pine nuts.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until wooden pick inserted in center comes out dry, 25 to 35 minutes.

By Lara

Kuku Sabzi
Lunch Middle Eastern

Kuku Sabzi

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice leek in half lengthwise, then slice thinly crosswise.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch, nonstick, broiler-safe skillet over medium heat. Add leek and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven's broiler with the rack in the upper third position.
  4. 4 Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add baking powder, fenugreek, salt, and turmeric; whisk until thoroughly combined. Fold in parsley, cilantro, dill, and leeks. Gently stir to combine; the mixture will be mostly herbs, with just enough egg for moisture.
  5. 5 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add herb mixture and distribute evenly in the skillet, smoothing the top. Cover and cook, undisturbed, until the bottom and edges are just set, about 8 minutes.
  6. 6 Uncover and cook under the preheated broiler until the top and middle are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes.

By Ali Ramee

Tomato Freekeh
Side Dish Middle Eastern

Tomato Freekeh

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse and drain freekeh. Place freekeh in a bowl with enough water to cover; soak for 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Stir vegetable broth, water, and olive oil together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir freekeh, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper into vegetable broth mixture; bring mixture to a boil.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer freekeh mixture, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour. Remove freekeh from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

By Nesreen

Simple Savory Quinoa
Dinner Middle Eastern

Simple Savory Quinoa

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in celery, carrots, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in vegetable stock, quinoa, basil, and turmeric. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in lime juice and season with salt.

By jwyant89

Mahi Sorkh Shodeh (Persian Fried Fish)
Dinner Middle Eastern

Mahi Sorkh Shodeh (Persian Fried Fish)

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crush saffron threads to a powder with a small mortar and pestle. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in boiling water. Cover and set aside.
  2. 2 Mix flour, salt, turmeric, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder together on a large plate and spread in an even layer.
  3. 3 Dry fish well with paper towels. Cut into 3-inch-long pieces and season with salt. Dredge fish in flour mixture until all sides are coated.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large pan over medium to medium-high heat. Add fish and fry on one side until nice and golden, about 7 minutes. Flip fish, drizzle saffron water over top, and fry the other side until golden and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 more minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer fish to a serving platter. Drizzle orange juice over top and serve with orange and lime wedges.

By Naz Deravian

Hummus with a Kick
Appetizer Middle Eastern

Hummus with a Kick

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add chickpeas to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until peas are soft and can be crushed with a spoon, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender.
  2. 2 Add tahini, oil, garlic salt, onion powder, turmeric, allspice, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper to the blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; blend on high until mostly smooth, but still thick, 1 to 2 minutes.

By Muthanna Yacoub

Red Chicken with Vegetables
Dinner Middle Eastern

Red Chicken with Vegetables

4.1

Prep
25 min
Cook
55 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and 2 tablespoons turmeric; cook until onions are brown. Add chicken; cook about 10 minutes more. Add water and tomato paste; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture thickens, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine carrots and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until sugar melts and carrots are tender. Drain.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots; cook until light brown. Transfer to a bowl; wipe out skillet.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes; cook until cooked through. Season with 1 pinch each turmeric and salt. Stir carrots and potatoes into chicken.

By Nazi

Shadi's One-Pot Turmeric Chicken and Rice
Dinner Middle Eastern

Shadi's One-Pot Turmeric Chicken and Rice

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water, chicken breasts, onion, garlic, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a 4-quart pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
  2. 2 Rinse rice in a sieve under running water a few times to get rid of excess starch.
  3. 3 Add rice and carrot to the broth in the pot. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low; and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, shred chicken using two forks.
  5. 5 Once rice is cooked, fluff it using a fork. Gently mix in shredded chicken and drizzle with lemon juice. Taste and add more salt as needed. Sprinkle with parsley.

By Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Sfouf (Lebanese Turmeric Cake)
Dessert Middle Eastern

Sfouf (Lebanese Turmeric Cake)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with tahini.
  2. 2 Combine boiling water and anise seeds in a glass measuring cup; steep, about 5 minutes. Strain into a bowl; discard anise seeds. Stir sugar into anise-flavored water until dissolved.
  3. 3 Whisk flour, turmeric, baking powder, and anise seed powder together in a bowl; make a well in the center. Add oil and butter to the well; stir in sweetened anise-flavored water until batter is the consistency of thick yogurt.
  4. 4 Pour batter into the prepared baking pan; score top into diamond shapes using the tip of a knife. Place 1 pine nut in center of each diamond.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

By LauraF