Ingredients: 1 cup large brown lentils 1 lb fresh spinach or 1/2 lb frozen leaf spinach 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 tbs oil 2 tbs tomato paste Salt Pinch of cayenne pepper Soak the lentils if desired, to reduce cooking time. Put the dry or soaked lentils in a large saucepan. Cover them with […]
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Serves 4. Ingredients: 1 large cucumber, peeled, quartered, finely sliced lengthwise 1 handful fresh mint 2 1/2 cups thick, creamy yogurt 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 1/4 cups water salt Sprinkle cucumber with salt and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze to remove excess water. Chop mint and beat with yogurt and garlic. Stir in water
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Serves 3-4. Ingredients: 1 small cucumber, finely diced salt 8 oz feta cheese, rinsed and drained 2 tbs olive oil juice of 1 lemon 2 scallions, finely chopped salt and pepper 1 small bunch each fresh dill and mint, finely chopped Sprinkle cucumber with salt and let sit for 15 minutes. Squeeze excess water out
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Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups shelled broad (fava) beans 1 tsp sugar 2-3 tbsp olive oil juice of 1/2 a lemon 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed sea salt and ground black pepper 1 small bunch freshly chopped cilantro Put the shelled beans in a pan with just enough water to cover. Stir in the sugar to preserve
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Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients: 8 oz dried chickpeas, soaked in water over night 3-4 tbsp. olive oil 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed juice of 1 lemon juice of 1/2 large orange 3-4 tbsp. tahini sea salt and ground black pepper pitta bread 1 tbsp. olive oil & 1 bunch fresh chopped cilantro, to garnish
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Beets and horseradish combine to make a wonderful earthy pair. This salad is delightful after a day or two of marinating so try to prepare accordingly. Makes 4 servings. Prep: 1 hr, largely unattended plus marinating time. 1 lb beets, washed One 2″ piece fresh horseradish, peeled and grated, or 1 tbs prepared Salt and
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Ingredients 4 baking potato (each about 300g) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (430 g) can chickpeas, drained 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 4 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped 2/3 cup natural low-fat yogurt salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste Directions Preheat the oven to 200ºC.Wash the potatoes to remove any dirt, pat
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Ingredients : 8 med potatoes, peeled and quartered 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup lemon juice 3 clv garlic 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbs dried spearmint Method : * Boil potatoes until tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash chopped garlic with salt into a paste; add oil and lemon juice and set aside. *
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Ingredients : 1 med Eggplant, sliced 1/2″ thick 1/2 cup Italian dressing, bottled 3/4 cup Plain low-fat yogurt Method : * About an hour before you light the grill slice the eggplant and place it in a coriander in the sink. When you start the fire marinate the eggplants in Italian Dressing. When the fire
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Ingredients : 1 med eggplant -peel & dice 1 x clove garlic 2 tbs Olive oil 16 oz canned tomatoes (drained) 16 oz. 1/2 tsp Brown sugar 1/8 tsp Pepper 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup Sliced mushrooms 1 tbs All-purpose flour 1/2 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Dried whole basil Method : * Cook eggplant
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