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Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad
Salad American

Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread into a medium bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into cooled quinoa in the bowl. Season with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
  3. 3 Divide spinach leaves onto 2 plates and top with quinoa salad. Garnish with avocado to serve.

By Gitano

Southwestern Pasta Salad
Salad American

Southwestern Pasta Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in pasta; set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with tomatoes and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

By Lisa Provost

Easy Quinoa Salad
Salad American

Easy Quinoa Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions in a large bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper.
  4. 4 Serve immediately or chill salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about five days.

By scrumdiddly

Marinated Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Salad American

Marinated Black-Eyed Pea Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine black-eyed peas, bell peppers, onion, jalapeño chiles, parsley, and garlic in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl; gradually pour in olive oil, whisking constantly until thoroughly blended. Stir in salt, black pepper, and cumin.
  3. 3 Pour dressing over pea salad, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 3 hours. Just before serving, stir in bacon.

By Julie Cleaves McLaughlin

Mexican Pasta Salad
Salad Mexican

Mexican Pasta Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 While pasta is cooking, combine salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, and bell pepper in a large bowl. Add black beans, corn, olives, green onions, salt, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, and pepper; stir until well combined.
  4. 4 Drain pasta. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
  5. 5 Add cooled pasta to salsa and vegetable mixture; stir until evenly coated. For best results, cover salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled before serving.

By JOSLYN H

Mexican Bean Salad
Salad Mexican

Mexican Bean Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine beans, bell peppers, corn, and red onion in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Season with chili powder and hot sauce.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over bean mixture and toss well. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Serve cold.

By Karen Castle

Fried Cauliflower (Egyptian Style)
Appetizer Middle Eastern

Fried Cauliflower (Egyptian Style)

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; add 2 teaspoons cumin to boiling water. Cook cauliflower florets, working in batches, in boiling water until cooked but still crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and cool on a plate.
  2. 2 Blend flour, egg, garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, tomato paste, and salt in a blender or food processor until batter is smooth; thin with milk as needed.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Dip cauliflower florets in batter; fry battered cauliflower in hot oil, working in batches, until cauliflower is golden and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

By Marmar

Cilantro and Garlic Potatoes
Dinner Middle Eastern

Cilantro and Garlic Potatoes

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 quart oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Fry potatoes in hot oil until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cilantro and garlic; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Add drained potatoes, lemon juice, cumin, and salt; stir until well combined.

By LEBANESE

Authentic Kicked-Up Syrian Hummus
Appetizer Middle Eastern

Authentic Kicked-Up Syrian Hummus

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place unpeeled garlic cloves in the middle of a large square of aluminum foil. Drizzle cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil; wrap in foil.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Squeeze roasted garlic out of the peels into a food processor. Add garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Process until very creamy.

By Mary

Grilled Za'atar Chicken
Dinner Middle Eastern

Grilled Za'atar Chicken

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cumin, sumac powder, sesame seeds, salt, thyme, oregano, and marjoram in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add grapeseed oil and lemon juice; mix to combine. Add chicken breast, mix with seasoning, and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Spray the grate of the grill with cooking spray, and preheat the grill to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  3. 3 Grill chicken breasts, flipping halfway, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By thedailygourmet

Mujaddara Arabic Lentil Rice
Dinner Middle Eastern

Mujaddara Arabic Lentil Rice

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 cups water, lentils, cumin, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt in a pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; cook until lentils begin to soften, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir rice, remaining 3/4 cup water, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and olive oil into lentils. Cover pot; continue cooking until lentils and rice tender, about 40 minutes more.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Top rice and lentil mixture with onions; serve.

By Osiris Rodizer

Middle Eastern Kibbeh
Dinner Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern Kibbeh

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bulgur in a microwave-safe bowl. Add enough water to cover. Microwave on high until bulgar absorbs water, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir, then set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Place mint leaves in the bowl of a food processor. Process, gradually adding onion through the feed tube until mixture is finely chopped. Stir mint-onion mixture into bulgur. Stir in cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3 Stir bulgur mixture into ground lamb until well combined. Using damp hands, shape lamb mixture into small, palm-sized patties.
  4. 4 Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook kibbeh patties until golden brown and cooked through, turning once, about 6 minutes on each side.

By Ron Shepherd

Grilled Baba Ganoush
Dinner Middle Eastern

Grilled Baba Ganoush

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Poke holes into eggplant with a fork for steam to escape while grilling.
  2. 2 Cook eggplant on the preheated grill until skins are charred, flipping occasionally, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a baking pan, cover, and steam for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Carefully remove and discard stems and skin. Transfer flesh to a colander; drain for 20 minutes. Press out any remaining moisture with paper towels.
  4. 4 Place eggplant in the bowl of a food processor. Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, smoked paprika, and cumin; pulse until smooth. Add oil and parsley; pulse until incorporated.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Mujadarra (Lentils with Rice)
Lunch Middle Eastern

Mujadarra (Lentils with Rice)

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

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

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

Sweet Potato Hummus
Appetizer Middle Eastern

Sweet Potato Hummus

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Poke holes all over sweet potatoes with a fork.
  3. 3 Roast sweet potatoes in the preheated oven until soft, about 45 minutes; let cool. Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
  4. 4 Combine garbanzo beans and olive oil in a blender and pulse several times to mash. Scoop flesh out of sweet potato peels and add to the blender; pulse to combine. Add tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, coriander, white pepper, and sea salt to mixture; blend until smooth, adding reserved garbanzo bean liquid as needed to make a smooth, creamy hummus.

By mickdee

Red Lentil Soup
Soup Middle Eastern

Red Lentil Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring chicken stock and lentils to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir onion mixture into lentils; season with cumin and cayenne. Continue simmering until lentils are tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Puree soup in a standing blender or with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro.

By Jen Yagoobian Pfister

Creamy Israeli-Style Hummus
Appetizer Middle Eastern

Creamy Israeli-Style Hummus

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 tablespoons chickpea liquid and 1 cup chickpeas in a bowl for hummus. Reserve remaining chickpeas and liquid for another use.
  2. 2 Combine olive oil, peanut butter, lemon juice, sesame oil, cumin, onion powder, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour in chickpeas and liquid and blend until creamy, 2 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with green onions to serve.

By Sonya Sargent

Fasoulia (Breakfast Kidney Bean Dish)
Breakfast Middle Eastern

Fasoulia (Breakfast Kidney Bean Dish)

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook onion, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in jalapeño pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 5 more minutes.
  3. 3 Mix in tomato and tomato paste; stir well to combine. Pour in kidney beans with their liquid; stir in cumin and curry powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until beans are hot and sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes.

By AiyahM

Lamb Kabob Marinade
Dinner Middle Eastern

Lamb Kabob Marinade

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
245 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend onion, vegetable oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce together in a blender until smooth and creamy to form marinade.
  2. 2 Place lamb cubes in a large, resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade into the bag, making sure each piece is coated. Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.

By Senad

Authentic Middle Eastern Hummus (Chummus)
Appetizer Middle Eastern

Authentic Middle Eastern Hummus (Chummus)

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
120 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the garbanzo beans and and place in a pot. Fill with enough water to cover by at least 1 inch. Add baking soda, if using. Bring to a boil and then simmer over medium heat until the beans are very soft, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  2. 2 Drain the beans, reserving some of the water to use later. Reserve a small handful of the whole beans for a garnish. Transfer the rest to a blender or if you have a hand blender, a large bowl. Blend the beans until smooth, adding 1/2 cup of olive oil gradually. Add some of the reserved water if needed to help it blend. Add the tahini and blend in along with the lemon juice. Blend in the garlic, cumin, and salt.
  3. 3 Spread the hummus into a flat serving dish and garnish with the reserved beans and a drizzle of olive oil.

By Simone

Lentil and Green Collard Soup
Dinner Middle Eastern

Lentil and Green Collard Soup

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion and salt; cook until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in lentils and cook for 1 minute. Pour in water, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 While the lentils are cooking, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add collard greens and cook until wilted, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 When lentils are tender, stir in collard greens, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon; simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in lemon juice before serving.

By cook

Baba Ganoush
Appetizer Middle Eastern

Baba Ganoush

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Halve eggplants and brush cut sides with olive oil. Place face-down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until softened, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Scoop flesh out of skins and place in a mesh strainer. Discard skins. Press down on flesh to remove liquid or drippings. Transfer eggplant flesh to a food processor. Add lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, and chile powder. Drizzle olive oil on top of everything. Blend well, 45 seconds to 1 minute.
  5. 5 Mix in plain yogurt and season with salt. Serve with a sprinkle of paprika over top for garnish.

By Diana71

Shakshuka
Breakfast Middle Eastern

Shakshuka

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until vegetables have softened and onion has turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, mix together tomatoes, chile pepper, cumin, paprika, and salt in a bowl.
  4. 4 Stir tomato mixture into onion mixture. Simmer, uncovered, until tomato juices have cooked off, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Make 4 indentations in tomato mixture; crack eggs into indentations. Cover the skillet and cook until eggs are firm but not dry, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Serve and enjoy!

By Ben

Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Shawarma
Dinner Middle Eastern

Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Shawarma

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine yogurt, lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, paprika, cumin, and oregano in a large glass or ceramic bowl; mix well. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in hot oil in batches until tender and browned, about 5 minutes per batch. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Maxine