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Ingredients

• yogurt
• mint
• salt
• water
• cucumber
• mint
• parsley
• raisin
• walnut
• persian rose petal
• ice cube
• pita bread

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

Ingredients

• tomato
• cucumber
• red onion
• parsley
• sumac
• salt
• arugula
• lemon juice
• olive oil

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

Ingredients

• beet
• garlic
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• chickpea
• olive oil
• lemon
• tahini
• cumin
• salt
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• plain greek yogurt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Poke beets all over with a fork; transfer to a microwave-safe bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, leaving some room for air to escape. Cook beets in the microwave for 4 minutes. Wrap each beet with aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
3. 3 Season garlic halves with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Wrap each half with aluminum foil and place on the baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until beets are tender when pierced with a fork, about 35 minutes.
5. 5 Cool beets until running water for 1 minute. Peel off skins and transfer to a food processor.
6. 6 Squeeze garlic cloves into the food processor. Drizzle in any olive oil remaining on the aluminum foil. Add chickpeas, 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Pulse until combined. Add Greek yogurt; process until smooth.

By Elizabeth

Ingredients

• water
• farro
• parsley
• mint
• tomato
• cucumber
• red onion
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• salt
• black pepper

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

Ingredients

• baby salad green
• cucumber
• garlic
• cherry tomato
• feta cheese
• salt
• black pepper
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil

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

Ingredients

• vegetable oil
• ground turkey
• onion
• cilantro
• egg
• garlic
• green chile pepper
• coriander
• paprika
• chili powder
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. 2 Combine turkey, onion, cilantro, egg, garlic, chile pepper, coriander, paprika, chili powder, and salt in a large bowl; mix thoroughly. Divide mixture into twelve 1/4-cup portions; roll into log-shaped ovals and place on a baking sheet.
3. 3 Grill ovals over indirect heat, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Susan

Ingredients

• eggplant
• salt
• chicken breast
• all-purpose flour
• egg
• bread crumb
• olive oil
• garlic
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• roasted red pepper
• salt
• pepper
• pita bread

Instructions

1. 1 Sprinkle sliced eggplant with salt and allow to drain in a colander for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat a grill for medium-high heat (see Cook's Note).
2. 2 Pound chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Dredge with flour, shake off excess, dip into beaten egg, then press into seasoned bread crumbs to coat.
3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown. Set aside.
4. 4 Wipe eggplant dry with a paper towel. If grilling, brush slices with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Grill until tender and well marked.
5. 5 Crush garlic with a mortar and pestle with a pinch of salt. Whisk together garlic, red wine vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil. Slice grilled eggplant into strips and toss with roasted peppers and balsamic dressing; season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. 6 To assemble, heat pita breads on the grill until hot and marked. Slice chicken into strips and place into warm pitas along with marinated eggplant and red peppers.

By marie

Ingredients

• chickpea
• black bean
• tomato
• red onion
• parsley
• mint
• lemon
• olive oil
• garlic
• cumin
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Stir chickpeas, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint together in a large bowl.
2. 2 Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and ground pepper together in a bowl; pour over chickpea mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate salad until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.

By fredswife2

Ingredients

• chickpea
• tahini
• sesame oil
• red pepper flakes
• garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1 Mash chickpeas, 2 tablespoons reserved chickpea liquid, tahini, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder together in a bowl using a potato masher, adding more reserved liquid if desired, until hummus is desired consistency, 50 to 100 strokes.

By Doug in Manhattan

Ingredients

• vegetable oil
• pita bread
• cucumber
• grape tomato
• parsley
• mint
• red onion
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• sumac
• garlic
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• feta cheese

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

Ingredients

• pita bread
• romaine lettuce
• green onion
• cucumber
• tomato
• parsley
• garlic
• sumac
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• mint

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

Ingredients

• bulgur wheat
• water
• parsley
• spinach
• tomato
• yellow bell pepper
• onion
• garlic
• cannellini bean
• olive oil
• lemon
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place the bulgur wheat in a large bowl, stir the boiling water into it, cover, and let stand until the water is absorbed and the wheat is fluffy, about 30 minutes.
2. 2 In a large salad bowl, lightly stir together the parsley, spinach, tomato, yellow bell pepper, onion, garlic, cannellini beans, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Add the bulgur, lightly stir to thoroughly combine the salad, and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

By raeanne

Ingredients

• fava bean
• chickpea
• white bean
• flat leaf parsley
• olive oil
• garlic
• lemon
• kosher salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Mix fava beans, chickpeas, white beans, parsley, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Chill and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

By slave2satan

Ingredients

• chickpea
• yellow onion
• parsley
• garlic
• all-purpose flour
• lemon juice
• salt
• cumin
• coriander
• baking soda
• cayenne pepper
• oil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place dried chickpeas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 12 to 24 hours. Drain.
3. 3 Blend chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, flour, lemon juice, salt, cumin, coriander, baking soda, and cayenne pepper together in a food processor, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until mixture is finely ground and holds together when pressed.
4. 4 Transfer falafel mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, 1 to 2 hours. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5 Divide falafel mixture into 12 portions and roll each with moistened hands to form a ball.
6. 6 Working in batches, cook falafel balls in hot oil until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• tomato
• red onion
• english cucumber
• olive oil
• lemon
• mint
• dill
• sumac
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Mix tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, olive oil, lemon juice, mint, dill, sumac, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.

By Autumn Leaves

Ingredients

• cucumber
• salt
• tomato
• sweet onion
• parsley
• mint
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• salt
• black pepper

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

Ingredients

• chickpea
• black bean
• mint
• parsley
• onion
• grape tomato
• jalapeno pepper
• garlic
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• apple cider vinegar
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Mix together garbanzo beans, black beans, mint, parsley, onion, and grape tomatoes in a large salad bowl until well combined.
2. 2 Place jalapeño pepper, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar into a blender. Blend until dressing is thoroughly combined.
3. 3 Pour dressing over salad and toss to mix. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to serve.

By sister5design

Ingredients

• brown lentil
• carrot
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• water
• cumin
• cayenne pepper
• curry powder
• brown rice

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water; add lentils and bring to a rolling boil. Cook until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Add grated carrots; cook until slightly softened, about 10 minutes. Drain lentils and carrots.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in the same pot over medium heat; add onions and garlic. Cook and stir until onions wilt and become transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in lentils and carrots and reduce heat to medium-low. Add enough water to the pot to keep the lentil mixture from drying out.
3. 3 Sprinkle cumin, cayenne, curry powder, salt, and pepper over lentils; stir until heated through and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

By Deena K Boyd

Ingredients

• olive oil
• onion
• butternut squash
• potato
• tomato
• celery
• carrot
• chickpea
• water
• hawaij
• vegetable bouillon powder
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir in hot oil until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add squash and potato to onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in tomato, celery, carrots, and garbanzo beans with their liquid; cook for 5 minutes.
2. 2 Pour in water and bring soup to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in hawaij and vegetable bouillon powder. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Season to taste.

By Sprice

Ingredients

• water
• bulgur wheat
• tomato
• green onion
• cilantro
• garlic
• lemon
• olive oil
• cumin
• black pepper
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, turn off the heat, and stir in bulgur wheat. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to absorb water. Strain off any liquid left unabsorbed, if necessary.
2. 2 Place bulgur wheat in a large salad bowl, and lightly toss with tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, pepper, and salt until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate salad for at least 3 hours to blend flavors; serve cold.

By robynmorgan

Ingredients

• fava bean
• tomato
• onion
• cucumber
• garlic
• parsley
• lemon
• olive oil
• cumin
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine fava beans, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber in a salad bowl. Toss with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.

By SAFAD

Ingredients

• cucumber
• tomato
• red bell pepper
• parsley
• green onion
• mint
• garlic
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, parsley, green onions, mint, and garlic in a bowl.
2. 2 Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over salad; season with salt and black pepper and toss to coat.

By Maslow

Ingredients

• cucumber
• roma tomato
• red bell pepper
• parsley
• purple onion
• mint
• garlic
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Toss cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, parsley, onion, mint, and garlic together in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over salad; toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.

By mimitomany

Ingredients

• water
• brown lentil
• swiss chard
• potato
• lemon juice
• garlic
• salt
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Cook lentils in boiling water until beginning to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chard; continue cooking until wilted, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Add potatoes to the pot; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until potatoes are completely cooked, about 12 minutes.
3. 3 Combine lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl; add to the pot. Cook at a simmer for 5 minutes. Stir olive oil into soup. Increase heat to high; cook 1 to 2 minutes more.

By PatriciaS

Ingredients

• olive oil
• yellow onion
• celery
• carrot
• garlic
• water
• green lentil
• parsley
• salt
• coriander
• cumin
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• all-purpose flour
• butter
• lemon
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and carrots until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds.
2. 2 Add water, lentils, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, salt, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; stir to incorporate. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours.
3. 3 Whisk flour and butter together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; stir constantly until thickened and paste-like, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes, until light brown, about 20 more minutes.
4. 4 Whisk flour paste into finished soup, a spoonful at a time, until smooth and creamy. Serve with lemon wedges, remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, and a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper.

By Debra Fox Sullivan

Ingredients

• black-eyed pea
• celery
• carrot
• parsley
• onion
• mint
• olive oil
• orange
• lemon
• garlic
• coriander
• salt
• black pepper
• brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Place the beans in a saucepan with enough water to cover them by one inch. Bring beans to a slow boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender but not mushy (about 35 minutes). Set aside to cool.
2. 2 When the beans have cooled, place them in a large bowl. Add the celery, carrots, parsley, white onion, and mint; toss to blend.
3. 3 For dressing, blend olive oil, orange and lemon juice, garlic, coriander, salt, pepper, and brown sugar in a blender for 6 seconds. Transfer to a small saucepan, and simmer over low heat for five minutes. Remove from heat, and cool. Pour dressing over the bean salad, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By Cosmas Bisticas

Ingredients

• chickpea
• garlic
• cumin
• salt
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 In a blender or food processor combine garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt and olive oil. Blend on low speed, gradually adding reserved bean liquid, until desired consistency is achieved.

By Donalyn

Ingredients

• tomato
• red bell pepper
• green bell pepper
• cucumber
• radish
• olive oil
• scallion
• lemon juice
• sumac
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Toss tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, cucumber, radishes, olive oil, scallion, lemon juice, sumac, and salt together in a bowl; let stand for flavors to blend, about 20 minutes.

By KN518

Ingredients

• lettuce
• cabbage leaf
• radish
• cucumber
• red bell pepper
• carrot
• sweet corn kernel
• tomato
• onion
• garlic
• parsley
• mint leaf
• olive oil
• pomegranate seed
• pomegranate syrup
• pita bread
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Toss together the lettuce, cabbage, radish, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, corn, tomato, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, olive oil, pomegranate seeds, and pomegranate syrup in a large bowl.
2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the pita breads until golden in color. Remove to cool on paper towels. Crush the bread into small pieces; sprinkle over the salad.

By 3azza

Ingredients

• malt vinegar
• yogurt
• vegetable oil
• salt
• pepper
• mixed spice
• cardamom
• chicken thigh
• tahini
• yogurt
• garlic
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• parsley
• salt
• pepper
• tomato
• onion
• lettuce
• pita bread

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 To make the marinade: Combine malt vinegar, 1/4 cup yogurt, vegetable oil, mixed spice, cardamom, salt, and pepper together in a glass baking dish.
3. 3 Add chicken thighs to the mixture and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). To make the tahini sauce: Combine tahini, 1/4 cup yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, taste, and adjust flavors if desired. Cover and refrigerate.
5. 5 Cover the chicken and bake in the marinade for 30 minutes, turning once. Uncover, and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is browned and cooked through.
6. 6 Remove chicken from the dish, and cut into slices.
7. 7 Place sliced chicken, tomato, onion, and lettuce onto pita breads. Roll up, and top with tahini sauce.

By Wendy