Fasolia – Green Bean Stew
Fasolia is a healthy, traditional Middle Eastern stew. Braised green beans in a rich tomato sauce complement meze, rice, or simply bread.
Turkish Lentil Soup | Mercimek Çorbası
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.
Khoresht e Karafs | Persian Celery Stew | خورش کرفس
Persian celery stew – khoresht karafs – خورش کرفس – is a fresh, aromatic delight served with soft rice. Traditionally containing lamb, this vegan recipe uses earthy black beans to balance the sharp flavour of the sauce.
Aubergine Stew | Yatimcheh | یتیمچه
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.
Tahini & Grape Molasses Cake | Tahinli Pekmezli Kek
Love tahini and pekmez on bread? This healthy cake recipe is a sweet and nutty vegan treat. Perfect with a cup of tea.
Vegan rose and walnut cookies
Easy 5-ingredient vegan rose and walnut cookies. Melt in your mouth shortbread – perfect for gifts, parties or self-motivation treats.
Keşkül | Vegan Almond Milk Pudding
Be refreshed by this creamy Turkish almond pudding on a sunny day. Fragrant with a nutty depth, Keşkül takes only 15 minutes to make with just five key ingredients.
Iranian Spinach Soup | Âsh-e Sak | آش ساك
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.
Burma Kadayıf | Turkish Twisted Baklava
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.
Torshi Liteh | Iranian mixed vegetable pickle | ترشی لیته
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.
Khoresht e Nâranj | Vegan Iranian Orange Chicken Stew
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.
Khoresht e Rivas | Iranian Rhubarb Stew | خورشت ریواس
This delicious Iranian Rhubarb Stew is the perfect way to use your homegrown rhubarb. It’s savoury, sour, healthy, and full of vegan protein!
Khoresht e Bamieh | Iranian Okra Stew | خورشت بامیه
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 …