Lebanese Recipes. Vegetarian Lebanese Recipes. A cuisine from the Mediterranean region, Lebanese food is unique, with different types of breads, accompaniments, and so on. It uses a lot of starchy ingredients, veggies, whole grains and fruits, not to forget olive oil and garlic. One of the most famous Lebanese dishes is Hummus, a unique accompaniment, which is enjoyed with Pita Bread, Falafel, Fattoush, etc.
Dates being common in that region, it is used in not only desserts like Chocolate and Date Mousse, but also in some savoury dishes like Date and Rice Pilaf. Lebanese cuisine also has some traditional sweets like Baklava, making which is an art that requires practice! The section provides you an opportunity to browse and learn to make innumerable Lebanese dishes.
If you master basic Lebanese recipes like the tahini paste or the Baharat (Lebanese spice mix) we are sure you will be able to whip up an array of delights like a pro chef.
Lebanese Dips
Dips and Falafel with an array of Lebanese breads are all-time favorites, enjoyed by people of all nationalities. Garlicky dips, especially the Hummus made with Kabuli chana, are quite popular. You can even make myriad of hummus by adding or substituting ingredients. Here are some of my favorite hummus recipes :
Apart from hummus, there is Baba Ganoush, made by combining roasted brinjals with olive oil, garlic, tahini paste and lemon juice. The Tzatziki Dip is a curd-based dip made with hung curds and cucumber, flavoured with garlic and dill leaves.
Shatta, often eaten with appetizers, is a simple dip made with coriander, garlic and herbs. It is also served atop salads and served with breads and starters. Lebanese breads
The whole wheat pita bread are similar to Indian roti. Just that they are made using yeast so, they get fluffy on baking. When cut into two, these oblong breads are opened to make pita pockets. Pita pockets can be stuffed with various ingredients like hummus, pickled vegetables, falafel etc,. to make wholesome starters.
You can even cut pita bread into long strips, brush with herbed butter and bake them to make lip-smacking Herbed Pita Strips . Lavash is another Mediterranean delight made by baking plain flour triangles till crisp.
Vegetarian Lebanese Recipes, Appetizers
Apart from kebabs being popular appetizers, the Mediterranean mezze platter is one of the popular dish. It consists of various dips, breads, pickled vegetables, olives, etc. Also, Sambousek which are similar to Indian samosa but, stuffed with meat are famous appetizers. We have come up with a vegetarian version, try the Spinach and Cheese Sambousek, that are extremely delicious and easy to make.
Appetizers like Spinach Tahini Wraps and Paneer and Broken Wheat Patties in Whole Wheat Pita Pocket are healthy. You can munch upon them guilt-free.
Vegetarian Lebanese Recipes, Maincourse
Lebanese cuisine has varied dishes to offer, across all the courses of a meal. For vegetarians, main course consists of stew/curry along with pita bread and rice. The rice dishes make use of rich ingredients like saffron. Served with Mixed Vegetable Curry, the Saffron Rice offers an exquisite experience, which you will relish and remember forever. Broken wheat is used to make a traditional salad called Tabbouleh, which is healthy and at the same time very tasty as well.
Small pieces of pita bread are also added to dishes like the fattoush salad, mixed vegetable curry to perk up the texture.
The Lebanese repertoire also has some traditional desserts like Baklava, and unique beverages like the Apple Tea and Ayran.
Lebanese cuisine is popular because you can easily replicate the recipes at home. The ingredients used are common and readily available.
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These are appetizing snacks, usually bite-sized, which are had in small portions to start a meal. If you are interested in Lebanese starters, then you must try the Khyaar Bi Leban along with Herbed Pita Strips. This section also introduces you to many other starters, like the Pita Sticks with Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus .
Lebanese Mezze Platter
Mezze is Lebanese appetizer, it is more like a party platter. The different components of mezze platters are sliced veggies like cucumber, carrots and baby tomatoes, pita bread, dips like the hummus, Muhhamarra or Labneh, olives, and a variety of other Mediterranean delights like falafel.
Using different ingredients of the mezze platter, you can even use your creativity and whip up some lip-smacking rolls. The Lebanese wrap with hummus, parsley hinted falafel and tahini is not only delicious but, quick and easy to make. In fact, pita pockets stuffed with falafel is another popular Lebanese appetizer.
An easy dip made with cucumber and hung curds, perked up with dill leaves and garlic, Tzatziki Dip is one of the vegetarian favorites of Middle Eastern cuisine. While it is mostly served as a refreshing dip with Pita Bread, you can even relish it with lavash.
Sambousek, the Lebanese version of Indian samosa are shaped like ghughras and authentically stuffed with a meat mixture. You can try our crispy, vegetarian version of this traditional dish by making Spinach and Cheese Sambousek and enjoy them hot!
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Lebanese dips. Lebanese veg dips. Dips are saucy accompaniments served with chips, vegetable crudités or bread. Lebanese cuisine has a many such famous combinations, like Herbed Pita Strips with Garlicky Hummus, Pita Sticks with Sun Dried Tomato Hummus and Baba Ganoush etc. Discover a world of such exciting dip-based starters in this section.
Tahini paste is a simple combination of olive oil and sesame seeds but, you need to get the right balance so that it does not turn out bitter. You can drizzle it on wraps and pita pockets. It is even one of the most important ingredients in making an array of dips like Hummus and Labneh. In fact, you can just add curd to it to make a Tahini Dip and serve it with breads.
Muhhamarra is a spicy, nutty dip made with walnut and red chilli paste. The addition of garlic and anardana enhances the flavor greatly. Another similar nutty dip is the Red Capsicum and Walnut Dip. Breadcrumbs provides it a unique texture making it an ideal dip for a mezze platter.
The Creamy Onion and Capsicum Curd Dip, with its subtle flavor makes it a great accompaniment to crunchy fresh vegetables, biscuits and other crispies.
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A drink of some kind always adds more fun to a meal. It also makes the meal less dry and more enjoyable. There are many famous Lebanese beverages like Apple Tea, Lemon Cooler and Ayran, which can be served with meals or had as a mid-day drink.
Ayran is a rejuvenating yoghurt-based drink, very popular in the Middle Eastern Regions, especially Lebanon and Syria. You will be surprised to see that milk and yoghurt are combined with garlic to make Ayran.
Grated apples with a dash of lemon juice, little dalchini and sugar stewed with green tea bags makes a refreshing Apple tea.
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Soups are the perfect way to start a meal. With their appetizing flavors, they never fail to kindle our tummy, in anticipation of the meal ahead. Here are some fabulous Lebanese soups that can be had as a starter or as a light snack. Give hot soups like the Zucchini and Carrot Clear Soup, Spinach and Lentil Soup etc., a shot.
Yalya Soup or Lebanese Minty Rice Soup is a traditional Lebanese soup. It is thick due to the presence of rice & cornflour and has delicate flavor because of the addition of mint leaves.
As mentioned earlier, vermicelli is not only used to make main course dishes but also, soups. Tomato Vermicelli Soup is not only tangy and peppy but also, wholesome.
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Lebanese salads, Lebanese veg salads. Lebanese cuisine makes use of a large assortment of fresh leaves, herbs, vegetables and fruits to make delicious salads. Parsley is also used a lot in Lebanese salads. Bulgur wheat is used to make the famous Tabbouleh. Then there are other favourites like Fattoush, Pickled Vegetables, Potato salad, etc. Discover many more such tongue-tickling salads in this section.
Tabbouleh is an authentic Lebanese salad made by tossing together parsley and mint with tomatoes, onions and fresh herbs. You can even add broken wheat to make the salad more filling. The Orange Sesame Tabbouleh made with orange segments, orange zest and orange squash are citrusy and refreshing. The sprinkle of roasted sesame seeds gives a nice bite and nutty flavour to the salad.
The Lebanese potato salad is an off-beat salad with the combination of ingredients like cooked potatoes, chopped onions, garlic and herbs, enhanced with lemon juice. Another delightful salad is the Broken Wheat Salad with Chick Peas and Roasted Pepper. The middle-eastern influence governing both recipes ensures that the platter is picture-perfect.
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Lebanese desserts are quite rich, with lots of dates and dry fruits, which are abundantly available in that region. Make your meal more special, with desserts like Baklava, Chocolate and Date Mousse, and Nutty Caramel Cigars.
Baklava is not only famous in middle eastern countries but, around the world. Each region has its own recipe for Baklava. There are many combinations and variations for this sinfully calorie laden dessert. Authentically it is made by stuffing filo pastries with nuts and syrup but, we are using samosa pattis as they are readily available.
The Nutty Caramel Cigars are crispy on the outside and rich in the inside, finally drizzled with caramel sauce. You can even serve them in shot glasses for better presentation.
Dry Fruit Stuffed Dates is another rich delight. It is generally eaten during Ramadan fasting. You can eat them plain or stuff them with goat cheese or just an almond. Coating them with chocolate makes it a treat for the kids!
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Like Indian cuisine, Lebanese cuisine also has different kinds of bread, but the most common one, which looks somewhat like our Rotis is Pita Bread. It is served with Hummus or other accompaniments, and also used to make other recipes like the famous Falafel Sandwich.
While making pita bread, ensure you dissolve the yeast well in warm water, because it will not get activated if you use cold or hot water. At the right temperature, yeast will get activated and you will see a frothy layer. Likewise, it is also important to use olive oil to make Pita Bread, as it gives a mild aroma. Another variant is the Zaatar bread which is sprinkled with the famous Zaatar spice before baking.
You can even make pita bread with plain flour to make them more fluffy. To increase the health quotient, substitute with jowar flour to make healthy pita breads. Jowar Pita Pockets stuffed with salad and patties is a guilt-free snack you can munch upon!
Forget readymade chips from outside, bake crunchy Lavash at home now. They resemble the Indian khakhra and have a crunchy texture. Dip them in an assortment of Lebanese dips and enjoy them!
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lebanese basic recipes. The best way to master any cuisine is to learn its basic recipes well! Then, you can mix-and-match those, try different variants, or build upon those to make more exotic dishes. This section covers basic Lebanese recipes like Pita Bread, Baharat and Hummus.
Hummus, the famous traditional Lebanese spread, has a creamy texture because of ground chickpeas. It tastes fantastic when served as a part of a mezze platter with Pita Bread or vegetables. Very healthy to eat just with cucumbers or carrots and great for weight loss and Endurance Athletes.
A popular bread from Mediterranean cuisine, Pita Bread can be had as it is with Hummus or used to make tasty dishes like Falafel. Take care to dissolve the yeast well in warm water, because it will not get activated if you use cold or hot water.
Lebanese Spices and Condiments
Just like Garam masala is in an Indian spice box, Lebanese people have Baharat. A dash of this spice mix is enough to enhance the flavour of Middle Eastern dishes including soups, curries, stews and sauces.
Shatta is another chutney/paste made by grinding chilli and garlic. You can make a batch of this sauce, and store it in the refrigerator for using when required. You can make a batch of this and store in the refrigerator for using when required. Though it makes use of the most basic ingredients, the taste of this varies in different household.
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