Moros y cristianos is Spanish for “Moors and Christians,” and it refers to the dark black beans against the whiteness of the rice.
Tag: Vegetarian
Moros y Cristianos
Moong Dal
(Indian simmered mung beans)
This is a basic recipe for a simple, simmered dal. It will work substituting a variety of lentils and split peas for the moong dal.
Moin Moin
(Nigerian savory steamed bean pudding)
This savory steamed bean pudding is a Nigerian favorite, often served with fried plantains and rice.
Minestra de Ceci
(Italian chickpea and pasta soup)
Minestra di ceci is a simple and nourishing soup from the Tuscan region of Italy. It goes together quickly and is great for a rainy day.
Mesir Wat
(Ethiopian red lentil stew)
Mesir wat, or misir wat, is a spiced puree of red lentils, one of several types of bean or lentil stews that are served with Ethiopian meals.
Matar Paneer
(Indian curried peas and cheese)
Matar paneer is a simple yet tasty vegetarian dish from the northern part of India around New Delhi and the Punjab.
Malai Kofta
(Indian veggie dumplings in curry sauce)
Here is a rich, creamy vegetarian dish that you won’t believe is meat-free. Malai kofta comes from northern Indian cuisine and is a great option for special occasions.
Mücver
(Turkish zucchini fritters)
Dill and feta add fresh Mediterranean flavor to these delightful little zucchini pancakes from Turkey.
Kushari
(Egyptian pasta, rice and lentils with tomato sauce)
Kushari is a simple yet healthful dish of pasta, rice and lentils widely sold in small Egyptian restaurants and roadside stands. It is often considered the Egyptian national dish.
Kunde
(Kenyan black-eyed peas and tomatoes in peanut sauce)
In Kenya this nourishing stew is a popular way to cook kunde, the Swahili word for black-eyed peas, or cowpeas. Served over rice, it makes makes a full meal.