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Pickled Cucumber, Fig, and Halloumi Salad
Dinner Greek

Pickled Cucumber, Fig, and Halloumi Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut cucumber into chunky half-moons, then scrape out the core. Place cucumber in a medium bowl with vinegar, honey, chile flakes, and salt; set aside to pickle for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 While the cucumbers are pickling, toast hazelnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat until browned and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and chop coarsely when cool enough to handle.
  3. 3 Slice halloumi cheese into 3/8-inch slices and place in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Mix chopped hazelnuts and mint into the pickled cucumbers. Add halloumi and figs and toss to coat.

By OneWholesomeMeal

Crispy Greek Fries
Dinner Greek

Crispy Greek Fries

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix Greek seasoning, lemon zest, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Spread potatoes into a single layer on a baking sheet; drizzle with oil and stir until coated. Sprinkle seasoning mixture evenly over top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle feta cheese and mint over top.

By cheesemite

My Own Famous Stuffed Grape Leaves
Dinner Greek

My Own Famous Stuffed Grape Leaves

4.6

Prep
45 min
Cook
75 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice, onion, dill, and mint; sauté until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1/2 of the broth, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until rice is almost cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in 1/2 of the lemon juice and remove from the heat.
  2. 2 Plunge grape leaves into a deep container of very hot water until soft, about 10 seconds; pat dry.
  3. 3 Place a grape leaf onto a work surface with the shiny side facing down. Place 1 teaspoon rice mixture on leaf at the stem end; fold both sides in toward the center and roll up from the wide bottom to the top. Place stuffed leaf into a 4-quart pot. Repeat to stuff remaining leaves, packing them into the pot tightly so they don't open while cooking.
  4. 4 Drizzle olive oil and remaining lemon juice over leaves, then pour in remaining broth to cover. Cover the pot and simmer for about 1 hour; do not let it boil as the stuffing may burst out of the leaves.
  5. 5 Remove from the heat, uncover, and let cool for 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and serve.

By Patti Moschonas

Margaret's Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)
Dinner Greek

Margaret's Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Moisten the bread pieces with the milk in a large bowl, and set aside.
  2. 2 Mince the garlic in a food processor, then add the onion, mint, salt, and pepper. Process until the onion is finely chopped.
  3. 3 Add the onion mixture to the bowl with the moist bread, along with the beef, lamb, and eggs. Mix with your hands until thoroughly blended.
  4. 4 Roll the mixture into balls measuring 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter.
  5. 5 Place the flour in a shallow pan, and roll the balls in the flour to coat. Shake off any excess flour, and place the meatballs onto a plate or baking sheet, pressing to flatten slightly. This will keep them from rolling away.
  6. 6 Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs, 8 or 10 at a time, and cook until nicely browned on the outside, and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Drain meatballs on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining meatballs.

By Shandeen Gemanis

Easy Fasolakia
Dinner Greek

Easy Fasolakia

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, about 10 minutes. Mix remaining olive oil, green beans, tomatoes, potato, mint, parsley, salt, and pepper into onion, adding enough water to cover the whole mixture. Bring liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.

By Jimmy the Greek

Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Dinner Greek

Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

3.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice, then add enough hot water to cover. Cover and simmer until rice is halfway cooked, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from the heat and stir in tomato paste, currants, pine nuts, cinnamon, mint, dill, allspice, and cumin. Let mixture cool, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Prepare a large pot by placing an inverted plate on the bottom; this will protect the dolmas from direct heat during steaming.
  4. 4 Cut off and discard any grape leaf stems. Place about 1 teaspoon cooled rice mixture into the center of a leaf. Fold in the sides, then roll into a cigar shape. Place into the prepared pot. Repeat to make remaining dolmas.
  5. 5 Pour in just enough warm water to reach the bottom of the first layer of dolmas. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes, or until rice is totally cooked. Check the water level often and add more as necessary.

By WhirledPeas

Marinated Greek-Inspired Chickpea Salad
Dinner Greek

Marinated Greek-Inspired Chickpea Salad

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, pepper, and salt for vinaigrette together in a large salad bowl.
  2. 2 Stir chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and mint into the bowl until well coated with vinaigrette.
  3. 3 Serve immediately or refrigerate until flavors have melded, 8 hours to overnight.

By Michelle Walker

Lamb Stew with Green Beans
Dinner Greek

Lamb Stew with Green Beans

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
90 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion and celery until golden. Stir in lamb, and cook until evenly brown. Stir in tomato sauce and water. Reduce heat, and simmer for about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Stir in green beans. Season with parsley, mint, dill, cinnamon, sugar, salt and pepper. Continue cooking until beans are tender.

By Kathy Bezemes Walstrom

Mint Crusted Rack of Lamb
Dinner Greek

Mint Crusted Rack of Lamb

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 For the crust: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with foil. Prepare a medium bowl of ice water and set aside.
  2. 2 Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Boil mint leaves for about 10 seconds. Transfer mint leaves to the reserved ice water for 30 seconds. Drain and squeeze dry.
  3. 3 Combine mint with garlic, olive oil, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds until coarsely chopped. Transfer mint mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and set aside.
  4. 4 Combine Dijon mustard and honey in a small bowl and set aside.
  5. 5 Slice 1/2 to 1-inch slits between each rib bone to ensure the meat roasts evenly. Season each rack with salt and black pepper on all sides. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Brown each lamb rack on meat side, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer lamb racks to the foil-lined baking sheet, meat side up.
  6. 6 Brush each rack with reserved mustard-honey mixture. Sprinkle mint-bread crumb mixture evenly over top and sides of each rack, pressing lightly into meat so mixture adheres. Roast in the preheated oven until browned on top and medium-rare in the center, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 125 to 130 degrees F (52 to 54 degrees C).
  7. 7 Make the vinaigrette: Combine extra-virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a jar with a lid. Shake vigorously until emulsified, about 30 seconds.
  8. 8 Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the lamb.

By John Mitzewich

Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters)
Dinner Greek

Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters)

3.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Shred zucchini into a colander and sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons salt. Allow to drain over the sink for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 At the same time, mix water and flaxseed meal together until completely combined. Set aside and allow mixture to sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Squeeze out liquid from onions and potatoes by wringing them in a clean tea towel over the sink. Set aside.
  4. 4 Combine bread crumbs, mint, dill, parsley, lemon zest, pepper, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Add flaxseed meal mixture and mix to combine.
  5. 5 Rinse shredded zucchini very lightly and ring out any liquid in a tea towel. Add zucchini, shredded onion, potato, and carrot to the bread crumb mixture and combine. Add flour and baking powder and combine everything once more with your hands. Set aside to rest for at least 10 minutes on the counter, or up to 3 days, covered in the refrigerator.
  6. 6 Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a shallow frying pan over medium heat, making sure the oil doesn't burn.
  7. 7 Scoop zucchini mixture in 1/3-cup portions and roll into balls your hands. Working in batches, add balls to the hot oil and gently pat into a patty. Cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes; flip and continue to fry until crispy and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining balls, adding 2 tablespoons more oil to the pan between each batch. Serve.

By gus

Grilled Greek Chicken Breasts with Whipped Feta
Dinner Greek

Grilled Greek Chicken Breasts with Whipped Feta

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
  3. 3 Whisk vinegar, salt, black pepper, thyme, oregano, rosemary, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to thoroughly and evenly coat. Add ¼ cup olive oil; toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 12 hours (2 to 3 hours is ideal).
  4. 4 Place Greek yogurt in a separate bowl; crumble in feta cheese. Add 1 tablespoon mint, minced garlic, and lemon zest; whip with an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Taste; adjust seasonings. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until needed.
  5. 5 Preheat an outdoor charcoal grill until coals are white and very hot; lightly oil the grate.
  6. 6 Cook chicken on the preheated grill over hot coals for about 4 minutes per side; continue flipping and grilling until chicken is no longer pink in centers and an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Off heat, rest for about 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Spread whipped feta onto a serving platter or plate; place chicken over top.
  8. 8 Sprinkle chicken and feta with parsley and remaining 2 tablespoons mint.

By John Mitzewich

Kreatopita Argostoli
Dinner Greek

Kreatopita Argostoli

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.
  2. 2 Lightly brush a 9x13 inch pan with melted butter. Place 1 phyllo sheet in pan and lightly brush with butter. Continue adding phyllo sheets for a total of 12, brushing each one lightly with butter (you don't need to completely cover each phyllo sheet with butter).
  3. 3 Spread cooked rice over phyllo, then sprinkle with minced garlic. Add lamb in an even layer, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Place 1 cup diced potatoes over lamb.
  4. 4 Arrange quarters of eggs, then sprinkle with parsley, mint and lemon zest. Add crumbled feta cheese.
  5. 5 Pour on olive oil and beef broth. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Finally, add beaten egg.
  6. 6 Top with remaining 12 phyllo sheets brushed lightly with melted butter.
  7. 7 Bake for 40 to 50 minutes at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). during the last 10 minutes, raise the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove from the oven and cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Cut into diamonds or squares and serve warm.

By Christine L

Greek Lamb Feta Burgers With Cucumber Sauce
Dinner Greek

Greek Lamb Feta Burgers With Cucumber Sauce

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make patties: Place garlic cloves in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast until spotty brown, about 5 minutes. Peel, mince, and set aside.
  2. 2 Break up lamb in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with minced toasted garlic, feta, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir with a fork to combine. Divide into 4 equal portions. Toss each portion back and forth between cupped hands to form a ball. Pat with fingertips to flatten to about 4-inches wide. Refrigerate patties.
  3. 3 Make sauce: Mix together cucumber, sour cream, mint, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. 4 Cook patties: Build a hot fire on one side of the grill. Replace the rack. When coals are covered with white ash, place patties on the rack and close the lid. Cook on the preheated grill until done, about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium to medium-well burgers. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of patties should read at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Remove patties to a plate to rest.
  5. 5 Toast pitas on the hot grill until spotty brown and warm, about 1 minute per side. Split toasted pitas crosswise. Spread about 2 tablespoons sauce over 4 pita halves. Top each with a red onion slice, a tomato slice, and a burger patty. Spread remaining sauce over each burger. Top with remaining pita halves.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Loaded Greek Burgers
Dinner Greek

Loaded Greek Burgers

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the spread: Stir feta cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, mint, and parsley together in a small bowl. Set aside until needed.
  2. 2 Make the burgers: Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Cut bell pepper in half from top to bottom; remove stem, seeds, and ribs. Place pepper onto the prepared baking sheet with the cut sides facing down.
  4. 4 Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin has blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer pepper halves to a paper bag to cool and steam, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  6. 6 Peel and discard bell pepper skin. Dice flesh and place into a large bowl.
  7. 7 Add ground beef, spinach, feta, bread crumbs, onion, egg, garlic, mint, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper; mix gently with your hands until evenly combined. Form meat mixture into four 4 1/2-inch-diameter patties.
  8. 8 Cook on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  9. 9 Serve burgers on warm rolls with feta cheese spread, fresh tomatoes, and lettuce.

By Nick T

Greek Lamb Meatballs in Lemon Sauce
Dinner Greek

Greek Lamb Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat milk and egg together in a large bowl. Stir in bread crumbs, mint, parsley, onion, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add ground lamb; mix well. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs; cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat and cover; cook until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Simmer for 2 minutes more. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
  4. 4 Drain meatballs and transfer them to a serving dish. Spoon the lemon sauce on top.

By Kerri

Briam (Greek Mixed Vegetables in Tomato Sauce)
Dinner Greek

Briam (Greek Mixed Vegetables in Tomato Sauce)

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
70 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place three of the tomatoes, the 1/2 cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, parsley, mint, basil, oregano, capers, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and process to create a fresh tomato sauce. Season with salt and black pepper; set aside. Chop the remaining tomato; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onions until slightly golden, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir together the onions, potatoes, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, okra, the reserved chopped tomato, and the fresh tomato sauce, and place the mixture in a large baking pan. If needed, stir in a little water so that the vegetables are just covered with sauce.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until all vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.

By Aggeliki

Lamb-Mushroom Kabobs with Greek Yogurt Mopping Sauce
Dinner Greek

Lamb-Mushroom Kabobs with Greek Yogurt Mopping Sauce

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
1485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix olive oil, red wine, parsley, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, mint, pepper, and kosher salt for the marinade together in a bowl. Coat leg of lamb cubes and mushrooms in separate bowls; marinate for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Whisk Greek yogurt, egg, wine, oil, lemon zest and juice, smoked paprika, mushroom powder, red pepper flakes, garlic, oregano, saffron, salt, and pepper for mopping sauce together heavily so everything mixes together. Refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours, to overnight.
  3. 3 Place a piece of lamb leg, red onion, cremini mushroom, merguez sausage, and another piece of red onion on 7 grill-safe skewers. Repeat with ingredients for as long as your skewer is able to handle and rotate evenly.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Place kabobs on the preheated grill to sear in juices and form a crust on lamb, rotating occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Reduce grill temperature to medium-high. Coat kabobs with a generous layer of mopping sauce. Let brown and bubble and continue to coat until an instant-read thermometer inserted into a piece of sausage reads at least 142 degrees F (61 degrees C). The leg of lamb should come to 125 degrees F (52 degrees C) for medium-rare.

By SwagDaddy

Mint Chicken
Dinner

Mint Chicken

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the chicken pieces and garlic. Toss with the flour just to coat, and shake off excess.
  2. 2 Heat the margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces; cook and stir until browned. Add the mint leaves and lemon juice, cover and steam for about 5 minutes, just until the chicken is cooked through. Do not over cook the chicken or it will be tough.

By TXGIRLSX3

Roasted Cauliflower with Pecorino and Mint
Dinner

Roasted Cauliflower with Pecorino and Mint

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, whisking to ensure it doesn't burn, until light brown and nutty-smelling. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Toss cauliflower florets with the brown butter and salt until well combined. Transfer to a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until just tender, about 15 minutes. Remove and toss hot cauliflower with red onion, Pecorino Romano cheese, and mint. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with more salt to taste.

By Amy Heilmann

Herb Garden Marinade for Lamb
Dinner

Herb Garden Marinade for Lamb

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour olive oil into a 1-gallon (or larger) resealable bag. Add salt and pepper and stir to combine. Stir in oregano, mint, and parsley until evenly distributed.
  2. 2 Add lamb roast to the bag, or add lamb chops in a single layer. Place rosemary sprigs and lemon slices on top. Squeeze out most of the air, seal the bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, turning every hour.
  3. 3 When ready to cook, remove lemon slices and rosemary sprigs. Drain excess marinade and prepare lamb as you like.

By Bibi

Minted Carrots
Dinner American

Minted Carrots

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil over high heat. Add carrots, cover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness. Drain carrots.
  2. 2 Heat butter in a skillet over low heat. Add carrots, brown sugar, honey, and mint; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Marlys Davis

Lemon Mint Sauce with Shrimp
Dinner

Lemon Mint Sauce with Shrimp

3.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile prepare the remaining ingredients.
  2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, combine the red pepper, shrimp, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  3. 3 Add pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Add the pasta to the shrimp mixture and toss to coat well.

By Dondre'

Glazed Peas and Potatoes with Mint
Dinner

Glazed Peas and Potatoes with Mint

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put peas in a bowl.
  2. 2 Place potatoes in a pot and cover with lightly salted cold water. Bring to a boil; cook until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, pouring enough hot cooking liquid over peas to cover. Let peas stand 30 seconds, then drain and rinse peas under cold water.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add peas, potatoes, broth, and salt. Cook, stirring, until liquid reduces to a glaze, 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in parsley and mint.

By ChefBillT

Mashed Veg Formula
Dinner

Mashed Veg Formula

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put turnips and broth in a large saucepan. If necessary, add water to cover vegetables. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain; return vegetables to the pan. Drizzle with oil. Let stand, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat 1/3 cup milk in a small saucepan over low heat until very warm. Mash turnips until light and fluffy. Stir in warm milk, salt, za'atar, and pepper. Stir in additional milk as desired. Sprinkle with fresh mint just before serving.

By Juliana Hale

Easy Spring Rolls
Dinner Asian

Easy Spring Rolls

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a 9-inch pie plate with warm water. Dip 1 rice paper into water. Transfer to a work surface and let stand for a few seconds to soften.
  2. 2 Snip cooked rice vermicelli and arrange 3 tablespoons vermicelli across the lower 1/3 of softened rice paper. Top with 1 ounce chicken, 1/4 cup cucumber, 1 tablespoon mint, and 1/2 tablespoon sauce. Fold and lightly press the bottom edge of rice paper over filling, tucking it underneath while rolling away from you. Fold in the sides and continue to roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

By Caitlyn Diimig, RD

Apricot-Cranberry Israeli Couscous
Dinner

Apricot-Cranberry Israeli Couscous

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add Israeli couscous and stir occasionally until lightly browned and toasted, 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour over couscous and add orange juice. Stir in apricots, dried cranberries, and ginger. Bring back to a boil.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, 10 to 11 minutes. Fluff with a fork, garnish with chopped mint, and serve.

By lutzflcat

Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini
Dinner

Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together the ground lamb, basmati rice, 2 tablespoons tomato puree, 1/2 teaspoon mint, salt, and pepper; mix well, and set aside.
  2. 2 Slice the ends off of the zucchinis and hollow out the centers using an apple corer. Stuff with lamb mixture.
  3. 3 Stir together the remaining tomato puree with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large skillet. Place the stuffed zucchini into the sauce, and add enough water to cover the zucchini. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of mint. Recover, and simmer an additional 15 minutes. To serve, cut the zucchini crosswise into rounds and arrange on a serving plate. Spoon sauce over the top.

By KELLYJEANNE