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Middle East

Food and drinks from the Middle East.

Lamb tagine with lemon and olives Wanderer

Serve lamb tagine with plain or flavored couscous.

Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is a dish from Lebanon very popular in the Middle East and this fame has made it also a popular salad in the countries mainly associated with Western cuisine.

Hummus

Use hummus as a dip or a spread for sandwiches. It is especially good on toasted pita bread. Hummus is rich in fiber, iron and vitamin C. It is also a good source of protein.

Baba ghanoush

Baba ganoush is a traditional dip originating in the eastern Mediterranean that is made from eggplant, olive, garlic and lemon juiceIt is popular in Egypt and the Middle East. Baba ghanoush can appear as an Egyptian appetizer or as part of Lebanese mezze.

Couscous salad

A traditional dish from the north of Africa and Middle East reinvented. This salad is a meal in a dish, and one more option for a packed lunch as it can be served warm or at room temperature.