Middle East Category
Mediterranean Lima Beans Author: zenon May 12,2008
Canned tomatoes and frozen chopped onions and lima beans make this hearty side dish a cinch. If you like, make it more substantial with the addition of crumbled feta cheese or chopped Greek olives.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped fresh or frozen onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes
2 10-ounce packages frozen baby lima beans (4 cups)
Baba Gha-Hummus Author: zenon May 4,2008
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Ingredients
1 large eggplant
3 tablespoons tahini (sesame-seed paste)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
Chicken Braised in Walnut Sauce Author: zenon May 4,2008
This traditional Persian dish is made with ingredients you may likely have on hand. The walnuts provide each serving with 1.4 grams of omega-3 fatty acids.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 (8-ounce) chicken breast halves, skinned
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups cooked long-grain white and wild rice
