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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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tahini and grape molasses cake
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Tahini & Grape Molasses Cake | Tahinli Pekmezli Kek

October 9, 2022May 30, 2020

Love tahini and pekmez on bread? This healthy cake recipe is a sweet and nutty vegan treat. Perfect with a cup of tea.

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almond milk pudding
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Keşkül | Vegan Almond Milk Pudding

October 9, 2022July 11, 2020

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.

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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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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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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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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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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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      • Tiny kitten in Izmir, Turkey
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The food was bursting with flavour, colour and sauce 🤩
We had the Korean burger, original, and Thai chips. All vegan 💚
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