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Ishli Kofte / Içli Köfte (Stuffed Kofte)
Ishli Kofte (Içli Köfte) is nearly identical to Lebanese Kibbeh. Its name means "stuffed kofte" or "stuffed meatball" because that's exactly what it is.
Sini Kofte (Baked Kofte)
A classic Middle Eastern dish, Sini Kofte (Turkish) or Kibbeh bil Sanieh (Lebanese) is a layered, baked kofte. It features a beef and bulgur mixture as the base and topping, and a cooked ground beef mixture as the filling.
Chi Kofte / Cig Kofte (Armenian Steak Tartare)
Chi Kofte (Armenian Steak Tartare) also has a Lebanese cousin called Kibbeh Nayyeh. They are nearly identical, featuring raw meat and bulgur wheat, but are shaped and served differently. With this recipe you can easily make both variations!
Sexy Lentil Salad
Secret to a great lentil salad - cook lentils in a simple flavoured broth or marinate canned lentils. Sprinkle with feta, drizzle with lemon salad dressing!
Fish koftas
These fish koftas are like Middle Eastern lamb koftas - except made with fish. Adore the spicing! Serve with pilaf for a stunning meal.
Lamb Koftas with Yoghurt Dressing
These Lamb Koftas are a firm favourite. There’s something about the smell of Middle Eastern spices sizzling over hot charcoals. It’s intoxicating and you just know that whatever comes off the grill is going to be mouth watering.
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Kofte Kebabs With Spicy Harissa Yogurt Sauce and Grilled Flatbread (Minced Lamb Kebabs)
Kofte Kebabs are traditionally made with lamb, however, ground beef or pork can be substituted. Harissa is a Tunisian spice pasted made from piri-piri peppers. If you can't find it, any fresh chili sauce will do, such as sambal oelek.
Middle Eastern Falafel Crisps with Spicy Red Lentil Dip
These falafel-inspired chickpea crisps are a delicious and creative appetizer or snack to serve guests! The accompanying spicy red lentil dip is the perfect complement.
Armenian Meatball Soup (Sulu Kofte)
This Armenian Meatball Soup, Armenian kufta (kofta) soup or sulu kofte, is the ultimate bowl of comfort. Tiny beef-and-bulgur meatballs are poached in a lemony, tomato-laced broth, and finished with dried mint to create this family favorite!
Red Lentil Potato Soup
This easy Middle Eastern Red Lentil Potato Soup cooks in less than 30 minutes. It’s packed with flavor and high in fiber and protein.
Red Lentil Kofte (Vospov Kofte) is a vegan Middle Eastern dish made of red lentils, bulgur, and sauteed onion. It’s served with a colorful chopped salad.
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Hummus with Lamb
Take plain hummus to another level with this classic variation found in the Middle East that tops it with tasty minced lamb.
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
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Weeknight Hummus Plate — Ethan
Baba ganoush (eggplant dip)
If there's no hummus in my fridge, I'm making baba ganoush. This tasty eggplant dip is very easy to make and goes well with flatbread, on a sandwich or as a side dip.
Hummus
Everyone should know how to make a great, classic Hummus. It's incredibly fast and easy, and completely incomparable to store bought.
Two Kinds of Pita Chips & Homemade Hummus
When it comes to satisfying my inner mindless snack addict, I love pita chips and hummus as much as the next hipster in denial, but sometimes the store-bought version can be pricey and laden with
Middle Eastern Roasted Eggplant with Couscous
Middle Eastern Roasted Eggplant with Couscous - 15 minutes prep for this fragrant melt-in-your-mouth eggplant piled high with a fresh couscous. Divine starter or as a meal. (Vegan Tahini Drizzle recipe included as an alternative to dolloping yoghurt on!)
Avocado Hummus
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Hummus Recipe: A Family Favorite - The Woks of Life
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Middle Eastern Roasted Vegetables with Tahini Drizzle
Middle Eastern Roasted Vegetables with Tahini Drizzle {vegan} - perfect minimal effort dish to use up all those left over veggies you have in the fridge at the end of the week!