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Fruited Tabbouleh with Walnuts and Feta

Cooking Time: 3h 5m
This Fruited Tabbouleh with Walnuts and Feta is my take on the Middle Eastern classic dish. Tabbouleh is a classic Middle Eastern salad which is usually made of finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, onion, olive oil and lemon juice. In my take on tabbouleh though, I add some extra ingredients...
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Eggplant with Yogurt and Dill

Cooking Time: 50m
Eggplant with Yogurt and Dill is a recipe I learned from a friend of mine who was shocked when I told her I wasn’t the biggest eggplant fan. “You simply haven’t found the right recipes yet” she scolded me! And you know what? She was right. She taught me how...
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Italian Style Stuffed Eggplant

Cooking Time: 1h 15m
This Italian Style Stuffed Eggplant a delicious, cheesy stuffed recipe. Baked eggplant stuffed with a mix of tomatoes, seasoned with fresh basil, olive oil, crushed garlic, rosemary and salt to taste and topped with spoonfuls of ricotta cheese and sprinkles of Parmesan. If you’re having guests this serves perfectly, as...
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Open-Face Roasted Eggplant & Herb Salad Pita Sandwiches

Cooking Time: 1h 10m
Open-Face Roasted Eggplant & Herb Salad Pita Sandwiches are a favorite summer evening meal in my house! They’re light and fresh, but with the addition of hard boiled eggs, they’re quite filling too. I love the fresh flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine and this recipe brings ingredients like preserved lemon,...
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Healthy Eggplant Soup

Cooking Time: 1h
Healthy Eggplant Soup! I usually prefer to cook big, fancy dinners but sometimes I enjoy experimenting with simple and healthy meal options too. This easy eggplant soup quickly became a popular favorite in my kitchen this winter. I first started enjoying eggplant after visiting the Mediterranean where they use this...
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Cooking Time: 1h 25m
And with this Mediterranean Couscous Salad you will officially know how to make the best couscous of all time! I mean everybody loves couscous, what is there not to love? Filled with Roma tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, kalamata olives, green onions and dill, well coated in olive oil and lemon juice...
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Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Cooking Time: 1h 10m
I made this Gluten-Free Baked Eggplant Parmesan for a friend recently and would you believe, I think it tastes better than traditional eggplant parmigiana! A lot of the gluten free options you can buy at the store are full of unusual ingredients, so it’s really great to be able to...
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Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

Cooking Time: 30m
This Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta is a typical recipe that I usually go for and one that not only tastes amazing but fills the hungry gap, too. For Italian pasta night I like to serve this whole-wheat penne pasta served with a grilled eggplant and tomato sauce and topped...
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Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint

Cooking Time: 5m
This Watermelon Feta Salad is my number one salad to make on those hot and steamy midsummer days. I think this salad must be half water thanks to the watermelon and cucumber so it is super refreshing. Salty feta and fresh mint really elevate this dish! Start by making a...
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Watermelon Salsa

Cooking Time: 15m
This Watermelon Salsa is a contemporary, fun and colorful salad. Perfect for a vegan kitchen and menu and using a combination of only fresh salad vegetables, herbs and spices. Pack your bowls with diced watermelon, diced green and orange bell peppers and chopped red onions and dress your salads with...
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Gluten Free Lamb Stuffed Eggplant

Cooking Time: 55m
    This Gluten Free Lamb Stuffed Eggplant uses so many different spices and has so many different flavors, it’s delicious and exciting all in the same mouthful. Roasted Middle Eastern eggplant shells, baked and stuffed with a flavorsome ground lamb and cooked rice and topped with a dollop of plain Greek...
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    Mediterranean Yogurt Flatbread with Crispy Eggplant

    Cooking Time: 1h 20m
    Mediterranean Yogurt Flatbread with Crispy Eggplant. Sometimes the best things in life take that much more time and effort and that is the exact case with this delicious recipe. An extremely long name to an actually pretty simple recipe. Prepare your Mediterranean eggplant, homemade flatbread, shirazi salad and fry up...
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    Herby Stuffed Courgettes

    Cooking Time: 1h 10m
    Delicious and sweet, these Herby Stuffed Courgettes are a fantastic side dish, vegetable option, to include in your menus. My kids absolutely love these and I am always happiest when they’re eating proper food. Courgette halves stuffed with garlic, carrots, breadcrumbs and raisins, seasoned with basil and thyme and topped...
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    Vegan Smoky Grilled Eggplant

    Cooking Time: 25m
    Vegan Smoky Grilled Eggplant is loved and enjoyed all across the Mediterranean and traveling across the western world. A simple recipe, completed in under 25 minutes and the perfect side dish contribution to your menu. Some people even enjoy these grilled eggplant discs as a vegan burger replacement or as...
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    Zucchini Brunch Bake

    Cooking Time: 50m
    I made this Zucchini Brunch Bake recently when some of my cousins came to stay with me. They were in town for a family wedding, and the morning after I needed a dish that would feed everyone. I didn’t want to make anything too complicated after a late night, so...
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    Vegan Lentil Tabbouleh

    Cooking Time: 30m
      I have perfected the Vegan Lentil Tabbouleh with this recipe. It’s got all the flavors that the infamous Lebanese, vegetarian salad should have. I have included cooked lentils, finely chopped parsley and fresh mint with spring onions, cherry tomatoes, olive oil and lemon juice, in my recipe. Traditionally served as...
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      Cheesy Zucchini Tots

      Cooking Time: 45m
      These Cheesy Zucchini Tots are one of my favorite things to make with my kids. I get them involved in every phase of the process and they absolutely love it. They have so much fun trying to squeeze every last drop of water out of the zucchini and mixing the...
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      Low Carb Zucchini Pasta

      Cooking Time: 15m
      This recipe is so easy to make and worth every calorie that you save, these Low Carb Zucchini Pasta are the best secret to enjoying the taste of Italian pasta but without all the carbohydrates. If you’re looking to cut back, then I would definitely suggest adding these to your...
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      Garlic Butter Sautéed Zucchini

      Cooking Time: 10m
      Garlic Butter Sautéed Zucchini is a really great simple and healthy dish to prepare in just minutes. You can slice or chop your zucchini into garlic vegetable chunks or even French fry slices. These are so good, with a simple seasoning of salt, pepper and a drizzle of lemon juice,...
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      Zucchini and Tomato Gratin

      Cooking Time: 1h 10m
      I’m always looking for a great dish to serve with steak and this Zucchini and Tomato Gratin is the best cheesy and saucy partner to my juicy fillets. Baked in a hot oven, these layers of zucchini slices and tomato with crushed garlic and a double cheese mix of melted...
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      Healthy Greek Yogurt Zucchini Pancakes

      Cooking Time: 35m
      I make these Healthy Greek Yogurt Zucchini Pancakes for family breakfasts on special occasions like birthdays or first day of school holidays. These pancakes are fluffy, light, healthy and they take only a few minutes to prepare which is an added bonus! This pancake batter is super easy to prepare...
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      Tomato Bruschetta

      Cooking Time: 1h 25m
      An awesome starter to serve, this Tomato Bruschetta recipe is a great menu option to have as an h’orderve, included in a first course platter or even as a side accompaniment to some delicious pumpkin soup. Toast your fresh French baguette in the oven, for just 5 minutes and top...
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      Vegan Barbecue Chickpea Salad

      Cooking Time: 20m
      This Vegan Barbecue Chickpea Salad is one of my favorite vegan recipes out there. Simmer your chickpeas in the barbecue sauce, over a low heat for just a few minutes and notice your balls of protein begin to absorb so much added flavor. Serve them over a fresh, crunchy salad...
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      Parmesan Zucchini and Corn

      Cooking Time: 10m
      If you’re invited to a summer dinner party at my house, chances are you’ll get to taste my Parmesan Zucchini and Corn side dish. I absolutely love the combination of zucchini, corn and parmesan so I’m always excited when zucchinis are in season! I bump up the flavor in this...
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      Vegan Cucumber Tomato Salad

      Cooking Time: 1h 10m
      This beautiful and fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad is a wonderful starter or side dish to add to your next party menu. Design your platter with a colorful combination of cucumbers, tomatoes and your freshly made, pickled red onions. You will need to prepare this dish in advance as the onions...
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      Southwestern Tofu Scramble

      Cooking Time: 15m
      This Southwestern Tofu Scramble is one of my go to midweek family meals. It is healthy, plant based and really filling. The secret ingredient in this tofu scramble is turmeric which gives an earthy flavor and a beautiful bright yellow colour!  What I love most about this recipe is its...
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