Tabouli is a middle eastern salad, typically made with finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, onions and bulgar. I've switched it up a little here replacing the traditional bulgar for chickpeas and added in a little radish and feta. Dressed simply with a little lemon and olive oil. I've also used a spice here called Baharat which if you aren't familiar is a great little spice blend also used in middle eastern cuisine. Baharat is actually the Arabic word for 'spices'. I buy a blend at a spice shop here in Calgary but if you can't find it you can make your own. It is a blend of peppper, coriander, cinnamon,…
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Beef Kofta on Naan
Warmed homemade garlic Naan bread with garlic butter, finely shredded lettuce, beef kofta, homemade tzatziki sauce, pickled turnips, and pomegranate seeds. This Beef Kofta on Naan is a delicious weeknight meal. Easily sub in store-bought Naan and tzatziki in a pinch, just warm the Naan and brush with some garlic butter before serving. You could also sub in ground lamb for the beef. Pickled turnips are optional, but I love them! I made some last week and I’ve been waiting patiently for them to be ready so I could put this little idea I had together. This makes about 18-20 meatballs shaped small-medium. INGREDIENTS FOR KOFTA: 600 grams ground beef…
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Pickled Turnips
If you have ever been for Shawarma before you may have had these delicious little morsels in your pita. I absolutely love pickled turnips! You can buy these at the store canned for you, but the homemade ones are far superior. These add a great punch to any middle eastern style wrap. This recipe is adapted slightly from a David Lebovitz recipe. David Lebovitz The beautiful pink hue comes from adding a beet into the mix, it will naturally color the turnips, which makes them very ‘pretty’ as well. These are a great little item to have in your fridge. I also enjoy these with eggs, yogurt, and pita for breakfast.…
