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Khoresht e Bamieh | Iranian Okra Stew | خورشت بامیه

Bowl of bright rhubarb stew

Khoresht e Rivas | Iranian Rhubarb Stew | خورشت ریواس

Bowl of Orange Stew with rice and almonds

Khoresht e Nâranj | Vegan Iranian Orange Chicken Stew

Torshi Liteh | Iranian mixed vegetable pickle | ترشی لیته

khoresht e bamieh in pan
Main CourseRiceSoups and Stews

Khoresht e Bamieh | Iranian Okra Stew | خورشت بامیه

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022

Khoresht e Bamieh is a South Iranian okra stew with a spiced tomato sauce served on rice.  History of Khoresht e Bamieh ‘Bamieh’  or ‘بامیه’ is the Farsi word for Okra. Similarly, it is known as ‘bamia’ or ‘bamya’ across the Middle East. Nowadays, Okra is grown in warm countries around the globe but okra …

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Bowl of bright rhubarb stew
Main CourseRiceSoups and Stews

Khoresht e Rivas | Iranian Rhubarb Stew | خورشت ریواس

October 9, 2022April 21, 2022

This delicious Iranian Rhubarb Stew is the perfect way to use your homegrown rhubarb. It’s savoury, sour, healthy, and full of vegan protein! 

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Bowl of Orange Stew with rice and almonds
Main CourseRiceSoups and Stews

Khoresht e Nâranj | Vegan Iranian Orange Chicken Stew

October 9, 2022January 23, 2022

Cook something new with Seville oranges: my Khoresht Nâranj recipe brings together sweet carrots, bitter orange, vegan chicken, aromatic saffron and cinnamon, and tangy barberries.

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Torshi Liteh | Iranian mixed vegetable pickle | ترشی لیته

October 9, 2022December 31, 2021

Iran’s popular Torshi Liteh pickle is packed with vegetables, herbs and spices. Try this recipe with smoked aubergine, tarragon and rose, adapted from my Iranian family friend.

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burma kadayif dessert
DessertSnack

Burma Kadayıf | Turkish Twisted Baklava

October 9, 2022June 14, 2021

Burma Kadayıf is a Turkish sweet pastry made from twisted shredded pastry, nuts and syrup. You can make this showstopping vegan recipe using only six ingredients in one pan. 

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Ash-e Sak served with lime wedges
AppetizerMain CourseSoups and Stews

Iranian Spinach Soup | Âsh-e Sak | آش ساك

October 9, 2022June 8, 2021

Cook up a pot of healthy Iranian Spinach Soup – Âsh-e Sak, rich with vegan split pea protein and bursting with mint and lemon flavours.

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Main CoursePasta

Vegan Iranian Spaghetti Bolognese | Macaroni with tahdig | ماکارونی

October 9, 2022April 2, 2021

This is no ordinary spaghetti bolognese. The layers of pasta and sauce have a smokey flavour and are topped with crispy tahdig.

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sabzi polo
Main CourseRice

Sabzi Polo Ba Mahi Giahi | herb rice with vegan tofu fish | سبزی پلو با ماهی گیاهی

October 9, 2022March 15, 2021

Fresh herbs give this Iranian rice dish a Spring feeling. Enjoy this Sabzi Polo with vegan tofu fish for your Nowruz celebration and throughout the year.

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ekmek kataifi
Dessert

Vegan Ekmek Kataifi | Εκμέκ καταΐφι | pastry, syrup, custard and cream Greek dessert

October 9, 2022January 31, 2021

Pastry soaked in sweetly spiced syrup, a layer of smooth custard, topped with whipped cream, pistachios and cinnamon.

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Mirza Ghasemi | Smoked Aubergine Dip | میرزا قاسمی

October 9, 2022January 4, 2021

Similar to baba ganoush, this garlicky smoked aubergine mezze dip is delicious on bread, hot or cold. Read on for my vegan Mirza Ghasemi origins story and simple recipe.

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Hi, I'm Cara. Vegan middle eastern food is more than hummus and falafel. Explore diverse middle eastern cuisines with my plant-based recipes and join a multicultural social media community for tips on how to adjust to a vegan lifestyle.

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    Khoresht e Bamieh | Iranian Okra Stew | خورشت بامیه

  • Bowl of bright rhubarb stew
    Main CourseRiceSoups and Stews

    Khoresht e Rivas | Iranian Rhubarb Stew | خورشت ریواس

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    Main CourseRiceSoups and Stews

    Khoresht e Nâranj | Vegan Iranian Orange Chicken Stew

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  • Tiny kitten in Izmir, Turkey
  • ASMR with this Vegan Greek dessert
  • @wholesomejunkies lived up to its 4.8 star review! As a British Northerner, I live up to the stereotype of liking plenty of sauce on my food. 
The food was bursting with flavour, colour and sauce 🤩
We had the Korean burger, original, and Thai chips. All vegan 💚
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