This simple dish of slow-simmered fava beans seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and spices is the daily breakfast meal for millions of Egyptians.
Tag: Vegetarian
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Falafel
(Middle Eastern fried chickpea patties)
Falafel is the original veggie burger and is a common dish throughout the Middle East. It is found in Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Egypt and is especially popular with Palestinians.
Fagioli all’Uccelletto
(Italian white beans with tomato and sage)
This comforting bean dish originates in the Tuscan town of Siena. Fagioli all’uccelletto goes well with a variety of boiled or braised meats.
Orecchiette con Broccoli
(Italian ear-shaped pasta with broccoli)
This simple Italian pasta recipe comes together quickly and is a great first course for any Italian meal or can serve as a light dinner on its own.
Yataklete Kilkil
(Ethiopian gingered vegetable stew)
Yataklete kilkil, also known as yatakilt alicha, is a popular vegetarian, or ye'tsom, dish in Ethiopia, especially during Lent.
Yoğurt
(Turkish cultured milk)
Yogurt is the main dairy product in the diets of peoples stretching in a wide arc from North Africa through the Mediterranean, Middle East, Eastern Europe and Caucasus on into the Indian subcontinent.
Zuppa di Lenticchie
(Italian lentil soup)
Lentil soup is an easy dish to throw together and hearty enough to make a full meal. Perfect for vegetarians, zuppa di lenticchie is the Italian version.
Rice and Peas
(Jamaican rice with beans and coconut milk)
Rice and peas, as kidney beans are called in Jamaica, follows the Caribbean and Central American tradition of bean and rice dishes, this one with the rich, tropical flavor coconut milk.
Ratatouille
(French braised eggplant, tomatoes and basil)
Ratatouille is a famous dish from the Provençal region of southern France. It is a perfect dish for late summer when tomatoes, eggplant and zucchini are in season.
Raita
(South Asian yogurt condiment)
Raitas are cooling side dishes served as part of an Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi meal. These seasoned yogurt helps to quench the fire of chilies found in many dishes of the Subcontinent.