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Turkish Lentil Soup | Mercimek Çorbası

October 9, 2022May 24, 2020

Turkish lentil soup – mercimek çorbası – is a simple but moreish dish. A perfect starter or light meal when served with bread. This dish is already vegan and exemplifies the deep, earthy flavours that can be found in the Middle East.

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Aubergine Stew | Yatimcheh | یتیمچه

January 25, 2023May 29, 2020

Aubergine stew – یتیمچه – yatimcheh – is a delicious meatless Persian dish. My Iranian friend once told me that aubergines are to Iran as potatoes are to Britain. In Iran, you can buy aubergines by the bucketload – literally.

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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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Ash-e Sak served with lime wedges
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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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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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