Lentil Salad serves 6 1 pound lentil 6 scallions, chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 2 cups chopped parsley 6 tablespoons olive oil zest of one lemon 1/2 cup lemon juice salt to taste 1/2 cup crumbled [...]
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Garbanzo Bean Soup serves 6-8 6 cup cooked garbanzo beans 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 celery, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, mashed 2 cups chopped green cabbage 1 teaspoon chili paste or chili powder 1 16-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon sage salt to taste -In a [...]
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Majadara, Bulgur Lentil Pilaf with Caramelized Onion serves 4-6 1/4 cup olive oil 2 medium onion, Julienne 2 cup lentils 1 1/2 cups coarse bulgur #3 salt to taste -Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot. Sprinkle the onion with 1/8 teaspoon salt, [...]
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Pomegranate Walnuts Sauce Makes 3 cups 6 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon fresh ground coriander seeds 1 tablespoon fresh ground cumin seeds 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1/2 [...]
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Vegan Eggplant Up-Side Down: serves 8 2 Large Eggplants 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 16-ounce diced tomato with juice 1 clove garlic 1 1/2 cup Basmati Rice salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, [...]
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My grandfather always began his day by swallowing two tablespoons of olive oil. In his last years he lived alone, always taking care of himself, getting his exercise by walking three miles a day. I do not remember him being sick. He died at the age of 96 and his sister lived until she was [...]
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Cauliflower Tagine Serves 6 6 cups cauliflower floret 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 32-ounces can diced tomato or crushed tomato with juice 1 16-ounce can cooked garbanzo beans, drained 4 cloves garlic, mashed 1 teaspoon freshly ground coriander 1/2 cup chopped fresh [...]
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