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.
Mirza Ghasemi | Smoked Aubergine Dip | میرزا قاسمی
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.
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.
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 …