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Turkish Red Lentil 'Bride' Soup

Turkish Red Lentil 'Bride' Soup

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
75 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook onions in hot butter until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir paprika, lentils, and bulgur into onions to coat with butter.
  3. 3 Add tomato paste, vegetable stock, and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil and cook until soft and creamy, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Crumble dried mint leaves into soup; stir and remove from heat.
  5. 5 Ladle into bowls and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint to serve.

By Genevia Jensen

Dukkah-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Lemon-Saffron Aioli

Dukkah-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Lemon-Saffron Aioli

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine mayonnaise, lemon peel, garlic, lemon brine, cayenne pepper, and saffron in a mini food processor; blend until smooth, scraping down sides once or twice. Refrigerate aioli until ready to use.
  3. 3 Place egg whites into a dish or bowl. Place dukkah into a second dish. Dip chicken tenders first into egg whites, letting excess drip off, then coat with dukkah. Place tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, turning over halfway through, 12 to 15 minutes total. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By France Cevallos

Kafta (BBQ)

Kafta (BBQ)

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak in water.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, parsley, cayenne, allspice, salt and pepper until evenly blended. Divide into 6 portions, and press around one end of the skewers to form a log shape approximately 1 inch thick and 6 inches long.
  3. 3 Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until meat is no longer pink.

By Lebanese Cuisine

Classic Rice Pilaf

Classic Rice Pilaf

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  3. 3 Place rice into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Add onion and stir until rice is thoroughly coated. Place the dish on a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Combine chicken stock, salt, cayenne pepper, and saffron in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Pour stock mixture over rice in the baking dish and stir to combine. Spread mixture evenly along the bottom of the pan and cover tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and fluff rice with a fork.

By John Mitzewich

Turkish Doner Kebab

Turkish Doner Kebab

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
80 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine flour, oregano, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add ground lamb and knead until thoroughly mixed together, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Shape seasoned lamb mixture and place into a loaf pan; set on top of a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, turning halfway to ensure even browning, for about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Wrap loaf in aluminum foil and let rest for about 10 minutes. Slice as thinly as possible to make doner kebab pieces.

By wakeylass

Mujadarra (Lentils with Rice)

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

Chef John's Baba Ganoush

Chef John's Baba Ganoush

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Prick the surface of the skin of eggplants several times with the tip of a knife.
  2. 2 Place eggplants directly on grill. Turn frequently with tongs while skin chars. Cook until eggplants have collapsed and are very soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow to cool, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 When eggplants are cool enough to handle, split them in half and scrape flesh into a colander placed over a bowl. Drain 5 or 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer eggplant to mixing bowl. Add crushed garlic and salt; mash until creamy but with a little texture, about 5 minutes. Whisk in lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, and cayenne pepper. Stir in yogurt.
  5. 5 Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled. Stir in mint and parsley, and taste to adjust seasonings before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Red Lentil Soup

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

Moroccan Shabbat Fish

Moroccan Shabbat Fish

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  2. 2 Layer sliced red peppers and tomatoes in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange tilapia fillets on top.
  3. 3 Whisk water, oil, paprika, bouillon granules, cayenne, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over tilapia, then sprinkle with parsley. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tilapia flakes easily with a fork and vegetables tender, about 1 hour.

By Sephardi Jessi

Hummus with a Kick

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

Supremely Spicy Hummus

Supremely Spicy Hummus

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, sesame oil, and hot sauce in a food processor or blender; blend until very smooth, about 3 minutes. Add garbanzo beans and blend for 2 minutes. Add water and blend for 3 minutes more. Chill in refrigerator.

By Uncle Richard

Chef John's Falafel

Chef John's Falafel

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
750 min

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

One-Pot Lebanese Chicken and Rice

One-Pot Lebanese Chicken and Rice

3.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a heavy, oven-safe skillet over high heat. Cook chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken breasts from skillet and set aside. Add onion and ground beef to the skillet; cook until onions are starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with cinnamon, allspice, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir rice into the skillet until fully coated with oil and spices. Place chicken breasts on top of the rice and pour in broth. Cover skillet with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until rice has absorbed all liquid, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

By KitchenDude

Muhammara (Roasted Pepper & Walnut Spread)

Muhammara (Roasted Pepper & Walnut Spread)

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook and stir frequently until walnuts smell toasted and are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer walnuts to a plate to cool. Reserve 2 or 3 to coarsely chop and use for garnish.
  2. 2 Place the skillet over medium heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle in bread crumbs; cook and stir frequently until crumbs turn golden brown, 3 or 4 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle onto plate with walnuts.
  3. 3 Place peppers in bowl of a food processor. Add walnuts, toasted bread crumbs, garlic, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, salt, paprika, Aleppo pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  4. 4 Pulse on and off, scraping mixture down occasionally, until mixture is fairly fine and smooth. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
  5. 5 Transfer to a shallow serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to swirl indentations on the surface to capture the garnishes. Garnish with reserved chopped walnuts, a drizzle of olive oil, pepper flakes, and chopped parsley.

By John Mitzewich

Sun-dried Tomato and Fennel Seed Hummus

Sun-dried Tomato and Fennel Seed Hummus

3.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place garbanzo beans, tahini, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, and maple syrup in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth. Add in fennel seed, nutritional yeast, and onion; blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

By gurtess smyrnakins

Lahmajoon

Lahmajoon

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
230 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, mix active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 cup warm water. Allow to stand approximately 5 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, 3 tablespoons shortening, remaining sugar, remaining water and the yeast preparation. Knead until smooth. Use the remaining shortening to remove any dough sticking to the sides of the bowl, and to remove dough from fingers. Cover with a towel and place in a warm location until doubled in size, about 2 to 3 hours.
  3. 3 In a medium bowl, mix ground beef, tomatoes, onions, parsley, green bell pepper, salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly flour a large baking sheet.
  5. 5 On a lightly floured surface, form dough into 12 balls. Separate each ball in half. Roll halves into balls. Place balls on the prepared baking sheet. Allow to stand approximately 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Roll balls into 7 inch diameter circles. Spread approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons meat mixture over each circle. Bake in the preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink and dough is lightly browned.

By Jane

Air-Fried Carrots with Tahini-Lemon Sauce

Air-Fried Carrots with Tahini-Lemon Sauce

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss carrot sticks with oil, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to the air fryer basket and set timer for 5 minutes. Shake the basket and continue cooking until carrots are tender and starting to brown, about 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cayenne in a small bowl. Season with salt.
  4. 4 Plate carrots and drizzle the sauce on top. Garnish with parsley and aleppo flakes.

By LauraF

Kofta Kebabs

Kofta Kebabs

4.7

Prep
45 min
Cook
5 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mash garlic into a paste with salt using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef's knife on your cutting board.
  2. 2 Mix garlic into lamb with onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne pepper, ginger, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended.
  3. 3 Form mixture into 28 balls. Form each ball around the tip of a skewer, flattening it into a 2-inch oval; repeat with remaining skewers. Place kebabs onto a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Cook skewers on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a kebab should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By SRKELZ

Vegetarian Kofta Pitas

Vegetarian Kofta Pitas

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Combine onion and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until minced. Add ground beef substitute, paprika, Greek seasoning, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper; pulse until well combined. Form mixture into eight 4x2-inch patties.
  3. 3 Cook patties on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 7 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  4. 4 Fill each pita half with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced onion, 1 tablespoon tzatziki, and a cooked patty.

By RyanC Miami

Falafel with Canned Chickpeas

Falafel with Canned Chickpeas

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mash chickpeas in a bowl using a masher. Combine mashed chickpeas, onions, parsley, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth.
  3. 3 Mix eggs, cumin, coriander, salt, lemon juice, baking powder, black pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl. Add chickpea mixture and mix together. Add bread crumbs slowly and combine using your hands until mixture will hold together when frying.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Form mixture into twelve 3-inch diameter patties. Fry patties in hot oil until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

By Dani

Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Mint

Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Mint

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in chicken stock, lentils, bulgur, rice, tomato paste, mint, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils and rice are tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.

By Jenna

Chef John's Kofta Kebabs

Chef John's Kofta Kebabs

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Cut toasted bread slice into thin strips on a cutting board; cut strips across into a small dice.
  3. 3 Place onion, parsley, and garlic on top of diced bread on the cutting board; chop until mixture is finely diced.
  4. 4 Season beef and lamb with kosher salt, black pepper, allspice, paprika, cardamom, nutmeg, and cayenne. Add onion mixture and water. Mix and mash with your hands until well combined. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
  5. 5 Remove meat from the refrigerator and roll ¼ of the mixture into a ball using wet hands. Pierce in the middle with a bamboo skewer. Shape meat into a uniform log, about 6 inches long and 2 inches wide.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, preheat a charcoal grill until coals are very hot.
  7. 7 Place kebabs on the hot grill until browned and cooked through, about 12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes or so. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a kebab should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  8. 8 Serve and enjoy.

By John Mitzewich

Roasted Beetroot and Garlic Hummus

Roasted Beetroot and Garlic Hummus

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
39 min
Total
55 min

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

Lamb Shawarma

Lamb Shawarma

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
770 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the yogurt, water, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, onion, and garlic into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the salt, black pepper, cumin, nutmeg, clove, mace, and cayenne pepper until evenly blended. Mix in the lamb strips to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator 12 to 24 hours (the longer the better).
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over high heat. Cook the lamb strips in a single layer in batches until the fat melts and the meat has browned and is no longer pink on the inside, about 5 minutes, turning occasionally.

By jwagner

Chef John's Shakshuka

Chef John's Shakshuka

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms; season with salt. Cook and stir until mushrooms release all of their liquid and start to brown, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Add bell pepper and jalapeño pepper. Cook and stir until peppers begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Season with cumin, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, and cayenne. Cook and stir to blend the flavors, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Stir in tomatoes and water. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and sweet, 15 to 20 minutes. Add more water if sauce becomes too thick.
  4. 4 Use a large spoon to make a depression in sauce for each egg. Crack an egg into a small ramekin and slide gently into an indentation; repeat with remaining eggs. Season eggs with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until eggs reach desired doneness.
  5. 5 Top with feta cheese and parsley to serve.

By John Mitzewich

Middle Eastern Rice with Black Beans and Chickpeas

Middle Eastern Rice with Black Beans and Chickpeas

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in rice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, then pour in stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until crumbly and evenly browned.
  3. 3 Gently stir turkey, garbanzo beans, black beans, cilantro, parsley, and pine nuts into cooked rice. Season with salt and black pepper.

By JULIEP

Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken

Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
315 min
Total
330 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the garlic, onion, tomatoes, peaches, garbanzo beans, dried apricots, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Pour in the chicken broth. Cook on Low for 5 hours.
  2. 2 Remove the chicken and keep warm. Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker. Cook on High until the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and heat through. Top with fresh cilantro and almonds before serving.

By juliebu

Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)

Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the yogurt spread: Place yogurt in a medium bowl and grate in garlic; mix to combine. Season with pepper, salt, and cayenne. Add dill and mix thoroughly. Set aside at room temperature.
  2. 2 To make Aleppo butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; heat until bubbles begin to burst. Add chile flakes, paprika, and cumin. Stir until color is uniform. Turn off heat and let spices infuse.
  3. 3 To make the parsley and jalapeño oil: Grind parsley and jalapeño together in a mortar. Drizzle in olive oil and season with salt; stir to combine.
  4. 4 To make poached eggs: Fill a large saucepan with 2 to 3 inches of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, add vinegar, and keep water at a gentle simmer. Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slip egg into water, holding the bowl just above surface of water. Repeat with remaining eggs. Cook until whites are firm and yolks have thickened but are not hard, 2 ½ to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, pat dry on a kitchen towel, and place onto a warm plate.
  5. 5 Dollop yogurt mixture onto serving plates. Use the back of a spoon to spread yogurt, carving ridges into the top to catch oil. Drizzle some jalapeño oil. Top with eggs and 1 to 2 spoonfuls of Aleppo butter. Sprinkle sea salt on top.

By John Mitzewich

Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup

Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
120 min
Total
150 min

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