Turkish cuisine thrives on simplicity, nourishment, and rich culinary tradition. In the second part of our The Most Essential Ingredients in Turkish Cooking series, we explore the hearty world of grains and legumes. Whether you simmer a pot of lentil soup or serve a fluffy rice pilaf alongside your favorite stew, these most essential ingredients in Turkish…
These healthy chickpea hummus wraps are seriously one of my new obsessions. They’re packed with flavors, made with simple everyday ingredients, and done in about 20 minutes. Serve them next to a handful of chips and a couple of ice-cold beers for the best moment in your day. To make this recipe, I used canned…
Sharing is caring! These Baked Vegetarian Greek Chickpeas (spinach) is a delicious and comforting Greek dish made with chickpeas, baby spinach, white wine, tomatoes, and crumbled feta, baked to perfection. A vegetarian twist on a classic favorite. Chickpeas are a staple in Greek cuisine, especially during periods of fasting. But even outside of Lent, they’re…
Step 1 To a large skillet over high heat, add the oil. When it starts to smoke, add the squid, cumin, garlic, and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and softened slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the wine, scraping up any browned bits, then add the reserved chickpea liquid and cook,…
These crispy chickpea nuggets are seriously out of this world good. We’re talking a ton of simple yet delicious flavors, easy to make, and all done in just 30 minutes. Serve them as a tapas appetizer or even as a main course. Next to some roasted potatoes and a garden salad. To make this recipe,…
This Mediterranean orzo salad is possibly the best pasta salad I have ever tasted. It’s filled with flavors, super easy to make, and done in under 30 minutes. Serve it as a starter or even as a main course. As it certainly has enough protein. To make this recipe, I used orzo. Which is a…
Tabbouleh fans, have you tried making it with quinoa? This recipe is a fun variation on classic tabbouleh made with quinoa instead of bulgur wheat. It turns our favorite Lebanese salad into a gluten-free dish. The quinoa is fluffy and has a somewhat nutty taste, but overall, the flavor profile is quite similar. Since I…
This creamy chickpea pesto salad is what healthy and delicious food is all about. We’re talking a ton of great flavors, simple heart-healthy ingredients, and all done in about 10 minutes. Serve it as a starter or even as a main course, as it certainly has enough protein. To make this recipe, I used canned…
Whether you’re a gardener, farmers market goer, or just love summer produce, this is the dish for you! A summery zucchini pesto pasta with caramelized roasted zucchini, burst cherry tomatoes, sweet + tender red onion, and protein-packed chickpeas. We may or may not have gone back for thirds in the test kitchen! Just 9 ingredients…
A super healthy, colourful and absolutely delicious Greek chickpea salad made with chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives, feta cheese and a homemade Greek dressing! The perfect side dish for grilled meats or as a light and satisfying vegetarian meal! What is Greek Chickpea Salad Greek Chickpea Salad is a refreshing salad made with chickpeas, cucumbers,…
