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Black Bean Hummus
Appetizer Greek

Black Bean Hummus

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain beans and reserve liquid.
  2. 2 Place garlic into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until minced. Add black beans, 2 tablespoons bean liquid, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper; process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. 3 Taste and add additional bean liquid, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with paprika. Arrange Greek olives over top.

By Allrecipes Member

Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Appetizer Greek

Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In an electric blender or food processor, purée garbanzo beans, red peppers, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Use long pulses to process until mixture is fairly smooth and slightly fluffy, scraping down the sides in between pulses. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
  2. 2 Return to room temperature and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

By MARBALET

Venison Gyros
Lunch Greek

Venison Gyros

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, cumin, garlic, vinegar, oregano, marjoram, rosemary, salt, and pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add venison strips and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches of 1/2 pound at a time, add venison and cook until browned on the outside and no longer pink on the inside, about 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  3. 3 Pile onto warmed pitas to serve.

By ChefStubb's

Jeanie's Falafel
Dinner Greek

Jeanie's Falafel

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
7 min
Total
32 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mash the garbanzo beans in a large bowl. Stir in the onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, turmeric, baking powder, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Do not be afraid to use your hands. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls; you should get 18 to 24. If the mixture does not hold together, add a little water.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil, and fry until brown. If you do not have a deep fryer, heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. You may need to adjust the heat slightly after the first couple of falafels, and be sure to turn frequently so they brown evenly.

By JeanieMomof3

Traditional Gyro Meat
Dinner Greek

Traditional Gyro Meat

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pulse onion in a food processor until finely chopped, about 5 (1-second) pulses. Scoop onions onto the center of a towel, gather up the towel ends, and squeeze to remove liquid.
  3. 3 Combine onions, lamb, beef, garlic, oregano, cumin, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until well combined. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Evenly coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Working in 2 batches if necessary, place meat mixture into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and the texture feels tacky, about 1 minute.
  5. 5 Transfer mixture into prepared loaf pan, and pack down to make sure there are no air pockets. Line a medium roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place the loaf pan in the center of the towel-lined roasting pan, and transfer it into the preheated oven. Carefully pour boiling water into the roasting pan until it comes halfway up the sides of the loaf pan.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until gyro meat is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour to 1 hour 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  7. 7 Pour off any accumulated fat, and allow to cool slightly before slicing thinly and serving.
  8. 8 Serve and enjoy!

By The Dread Pirate Paramour

American Gyros
Lunch Greek

American Gyros

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish. Line with parchment paper that extends up the sides. Turn the parchment paper over so the oiled side is up.
  2. 2 Place ground lamb and beef in a mixing bowl. Add onions, garlic, rosemary, oregano, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and bread crumbs. Mix until well combined. Transfer to prepared baking dish and press the meat mixture firmly into the dish in an even layer that extends to the edges. Meat mixture should be packed and fairly dense.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until nicely browned, 40 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cool to room temperature. Transfer to a plate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours.
  4. 4 Transfer meat to a cutting board. Cut into 3 pieces crosswise. Slice each piece into 1/8-inch thick slices as you need them.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook slices until browned, about 2 minutes per side.

By John Mitzewich

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

Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs
Lunch Greek

Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Thread chicken onto the skewers, alternating with bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
  5. 5 Cook skewers on preheated grill, turning frequently, until nicely browned on all sides, and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Dolce Cuoco

Orzo with Feta, Cucumber and Tomato
Lunch Greek

Orzo with Feta, Cucumber and Tomato

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring orzo, chicken broth, water, and 1/2 bell pepper to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low; simmer until orzo tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse; cool.
  2. 2 Transfer orzo mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 1/2 bell pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. Stir in cucumbers, feta cheese, Roma tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and cumin; toss well. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over top.
  3. 3 Refrigerate salad for 1 hour. Toss before serving once or twice; season to with salt and black pepper.

By Michaelc

Lamb and Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves
Appetizer Greek

Lamb and Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves

4.8

Prep
45 min
Cook
45 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ground lamb, rice, 1/4 cups olive oil, mint, currants, pine nuts, salt, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, oregano, and egg in a bowl. Mix together thoroughly with a fork. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. 2 Gently unroll and separate grape leaves. Rinse in cold water to remove brine. Drain. Reserve broken or less-than-perfect leaves to line pot.
  3. 3 Place grape leaves on work surface with smooth side down (ribs of leaves up). Place a rounded tablespoon of lamb-rice filling near bottom-center of grape leaf. Fold bottom sections of leaf over mixture, fold over sides, and roll toward the top of the leaf into a firm cylinder. Don't roll too tightly or leaves may burst when rice cooks.
  4. 4 Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into pot; line bottom of pot with 1 or 2 layers of reserved grape leaves. Place dolmas in pot by arranging them along the sides, then working toward the center to cover the bottom. Leave enough space between dolmas to allow for expansion, but close enough to hold their shapes when cooking. If necessary, stack another layer on top of the first so they all fit. Pour in lemon juice and 2 teaspoons olive oil.
  5. 5 Invert a small plate and then a larger plate over the dolmas to weigh them down while they cook and prevent them from shifting. Pour in hot chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, uncovered, over medium-high heat. As soon as liquid is heated through and starting to bubble (2 to 4 minutes), reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook 35 minutes. Remove plates and check for doneness. Dolmas should look a bit puffed up, and a fork should pierce them easily. If not quite done, continue cooking without the weights: cover the pot and simmer until rice is tender, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
  6. 6 Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with curls of lemon zest, if desired.

By John Mitzewich

Traditional Gyros
Dinner Greek

Traditional Gyros

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place onion in a food processor and finely chop. Transfer onion to a piece of cheesecloth and squeeze out the liquid. Place onion in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Mix lamb, beef, garlic, oregano, cumin, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and salt with the onion using your hands until well mixed. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, about 2 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  4. 4 Place meat mixture in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and tacky, about 1 minute. Pack meat mixture into a 7x4-inch loaf pan, ensuring there are no air pockets. Place the loaf pan into a roasting pan and pour enough boiling water around the loaf pan to reach halfway up the sides for a water bath.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Pour off any accumulated fat and cool slightly.
  6. 6 Thinly slice the cooked gyro meat loaf.
  7. 7 Spread 1 tablespoon hummus onto each pita bread. Then top each with some of the gyro meat slices, shredded lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, feta cheese crumbles, and 2 tablespoons tzatziki sauce to complete each sandwich.

By BetterCookingForSingleFathers

Easy Oven-Roasted Chicken Gyros
Dinner Greek

Easy Oven-Roasted Chicken Gyros

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
330 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, paprika, black pepper, cumin, coriander, oregano, red pepper, and cinnamon in a medium bowl and stir until well combined.
  3. 3 Pound chicken thighs evenly to about 1/2 inch in thickness. Coat all chicken well in marinade, cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cut ends off onion and cut onion in half horizontally. Place onion halves next to each other on a parchment or foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Insert one skewer into each onion half, standing up vertically.
  5. 5 Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and thread each piece of chicken over the two skewers to form a large stack.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until evenly browned and cooked through, about 1 hour, rotating halfway through.
  7. 7 Allow meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  8. 8 Place the sliced chicken in a warm pita topped with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato, and red onion.
  9. 9 Serve and enjoy.

By NicoleMcmom

Greek Style Beef Stew
Dinner Greek

Greek Style Beef Stew

4.3

Prep
35 min
Cook
15 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a 5-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add half the beef; cook and stir until well browned on all sides. Remove beef with a slotted spoon and set aside. Brown the remaining meat and set aside.
  2. 2 Place chopped onion in the pressure cooker; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the garlic and stir for an additional minute. Pour in the red wine, red wine vinegar, and beef broth; stir in the tomato paste and mix well.
  3. 3 Grind or crush rosemary, oregano, and peppercorns in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Add crushed spices to the cooker with bay leaves, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and brown sugar.
  4. 4 Pour in tomatoes and their juice; rinse the can with 1/2 cup water and add the water to the cooker. Stir in potatoes and carrots. Return the browned meat to the pressure cooker. A 5-quart pot should be about half full and a little soupy; the potato will dissolve a bit and thicken it after cooking. Cover the pot and seal the lid.
  5. 5 Bring the pot up to high pressure over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, maintaining full pressure, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let the pressure reduce naturally. Taste the stew and add salt, if desired.

By Peter I

Hot and Salty Spiced Pecans
Appetizer

Hot and Salty Spiced Pecans

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir cumin and cayenne pepper into the butter until dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat and immediately stir pecans, sucralose sweetener, and salt into the butter mixture to coat the nuts completely. Spread coated nuts onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake pecans in preheated oven until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes.

By PenRip

Dry Spice Rub for Lamb or Beef

Dry Spice Rub for Lamb or Beef

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together the paprika, thyme, basil, cumin, and curry powder, if desired, in a small bowl. When ready to use, evenly sprinkle a light coating onto lamb or beef and pat into surface of the meat. For the most flavorful results, season meat and place in a resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 2 hours before cooking.

By Jessica Godfrey

Crispy Squash Chips
Lunch

Crispy Squash Chips

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Use a vegetable peeler to peel squash skin as thinly as possible. Chop peels into 1-inch square pieces; you should have about 1 cup squash peels. Reserve squash flesh for another use.
  3. 3 Mix olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, cumin, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Add squash peels and stir until evenly coated. Spread peels onto 2 baking sheets.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until crispy and golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes; watch closely as thinner chips can burn quickly.
  5. 5 Season roasted chips with salt as needed.

By DakotaKim

Warm White Bean Dip
Appetizer

Warm White Bean Dip

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse garlic in a food processor until minced. Add beans, cumin, lime juice, and salt; pulse until all ingredients are well combined, 5 to 10 seconds.
  2. 2 With the motor running, slowly pour olive oil through the feed tube and process until mixture is creamy, about 20 seconds. Transfer to a microwave-safe serving bowl.
  3. 3 Heat in the microwave on high for 30 seconds.

By Elizabeth

Mediterranean Spice Rub

Mediterranean Spice Rub

3.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare the spice rub by stirring together the salt, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, and pepper in a small bowl. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
  2. 2 To use, coat meat liberally with the spice mix, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before grilling or roasting as desired.

By ainsliek

Zesty Lemon Carrot Salad
Lunch

Zesty Lemon Carrot Salad

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine baby carrots, mushrooms, cumin, and coriander in a pot. Pour enough water into pot to just cover the mixture. Bring to a boil and cook until carrots are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain mixture and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Stir garlic and lemon juice together in a small bowl; drizzle over carrot mixture. Stir to evenly coat.

By Dara

Vegan Butternut Curry
Dinner

Vegan Butternut Curry

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add butternut squash and cook gently until squash begins to soften, about 20 minutes. Drain off excess oil. Add cumin, coriander, and turmeric and stir to coat thoroughly. Pour in coconut milk and cook until butternut squash is completely soft, but still holding shape, about 10 minutes.

By thetofuqueen

Cayenne Cashews
Appetizer

Cayenne Cashews

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
70 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk egg white in a medium bowl until frothy. Mix in cashews until coated. Let soak for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Combine sugar, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Pour over cashews and toss to coat. Spread cashews on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until fragrant, about 40 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C). Continue baking, stirring every 20 minutes, until cashews look dry, 30 to 40 minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer cashews to a container and let cool, shaking or stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking together.

By Leslie Mehl Gibbs

Spicy Air Fryer Salmon
Dinner

Spicy Air Fryer Salmon

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to the fish setting of 330 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine steak seasoning, brown sugar, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mix (or more, if desired) on each salmon fillet. Place salmon in the air fryer basket in one layer.
  3. 3 Working in batches if necessary, cook salmon in the air fryer until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 18 minutes. Transfer the cooked salmon onto a plate and keep warm in the oven preheated to the lowest setting. Repeat with remaining salmon fillets. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Fried Avocados
Appetizer

Fried Avocados

3.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large heavy skillet or deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a small bowl, mix together the flour, seasoning blend and cumin. Place the beaten egg in a shallow dish. Dip avocado slices in beaten egg, and then in the flour mixture. You may repeat the dipping process if you prefer a thicker batter.
  3. 3 Fry the coated avocado slices in the hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels, and serve hot.

By April Tomas

Air Fryer Maple-Chili Pumpkin Seeds
Appetizer

Air Fryer Maple-Chili Pumpkin Seeds

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place pumpkin seeds in a bowl. Pour melted butter over the seeds and stir. Add syrup, chili, powder, cumin, and salt. Stir until evenly combined. Place seeds in an even layer in the basket of the air fryer. Work in batches if necessary.
  3. 3 Cook for 30 minutes, shaking the basket every 10 minutes. Transfer the seeds to a paper towel-lined plate and let sit for 5 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Black Bean and Salsa Soup
Mexican

Black Bean and Salsa Soup

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In an electric food processor or blender, combine beans, broth, salsa, and cumin. Blend until fairly smooth.
  2. 2 Heat the bean mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
  3. 3 Ladle soup into 4 individual bowls, and top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of the sour cream and 1/2 tablespoon green onion.

By Maryanne