A simple tahini sauce that goes with falafel, kebab, grilled vegetables, and more. Ingredients 1 dl tahini (sesame paste) 1 dl water juice from 1 lemon (optional) 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 tsp salt fresh parsley, finely chopped Instructions Combine tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic (if using) and salt in a bowl. Blend with a hand mixer or whisk for about 1 minute until smooth. Taste and adjust - more lemon for tartness, more water for thinner consistency. ...
Spiced tofu strips served in warm pita bread with pickled red onion and creamy cucumber sauce. Ingredients Tofu Kebab 500 g firm tofu 0.5 dl rapeseed oil or neutral oil 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder salt to taste To Serve pita bread salad leaves radishes tahini sauce (optional) Instructions Prepare tofu: Slice tofu very thinly (a vegetable peeler or mandoline works well). Mix oil with all spices in a bowl. Coat tofu strips and marinate for 30 minutes if you have time. ...
Creamy homemade hummus topped with spiced vegan mince, pine nuts, and Lebanese seasonings. The best way to eat hummus! Ingredients Hummus 2 × 210 g cooked chickpeas, canned and drained (420 g total) 2 garlic cloves juice of 1 lemon or lime 100 ml liquid tahini (1 dl) 1 tsp ground cumin 50-100 ml water (½-1 dl) salt to taste Vegan Mince 400 g plant-based mince 3 garlic cloves 1 large red or yellow onion 1 tbsp dried mint (15 ml) 1 tbsp paprika powder (15 ml) 1 tbsp ground cumin (15 ml) 1½ tsp chili powder 2 tbsp tomato paste (30 ml) 1½ tbsp soy sauce (22.5 ml) 300 ml water (3 dl) juice of ½ lemon olive oil for cooking Toppings 100 g walnuts or pine nuts 1 tsp paprika or sumac olive oil to taste Instructions Make the Hummus Whisk tahini with garlic, lemon juice, and water until creamy and smooth. Add chickpeas and blend until completely smooth. Season with salt and cumin to taste. Make the Vegan Mince Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil with tomato paste and all the spices (dried mint, paprika, cumin, chili powder) until fragrant. Add plant-based mince and let it firm up without stirring for a few minutes before breaking it into chunks. Pour in water and simmer until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt, lemon juice, and adjust spices as needed. Toast the Nuts Toast walnuts or pine nuts in a dry pan until golden and fragrant. Assembly Spread hummus generously in serving bowls. Top with warm spiced mince. Drizzle with good quality olive oil. Scatter toasted nuts over the top. Finish with a sprinkle of paprika or sumac. Notes Hummus consistency: Adjust water amount to achieve your preferred creaminess. Start with less and add more as needed. ...
⚠️ Untested Recipe: This recipe hasn’t been tested yet. Measurements and instructions may need adjustment. The smoothest hummus you’ll ever make. The secrets: baking soda to break down the skins, plenty of tahini, and ice cubes for extra fluffiness. Ingredients 2.5 dl dried chickpeas 2 tsp baking soda (bikarbonat), divided 1.5 dl tahini 0.5 tsp cumin 1 garlic clove, grated 0.5 dl lemon juice (about 2 lemons) 1 tsp salt about 1 dl cooking water a few ice cubes Instructions Soak: Place chickpeas and 1 tsp baking soda in a bowl. Cover with water and soak 8 hours or overnight. ...
⚠️ Untested Recipe: This recipe hasn’t been tested yet. Measurements and instructions may need adjustment. These breads are fairly small, smaller than the ones you get at the kebab shop on the corner, but that’s quite practical. If you want larger breads, you can of course make them bigger. The point of pita bread is that you should be able to stuff food into it. That’s why it’s important that the breads split and puff up into balls in the oven. And for them to do that, they must be as even as possible when you shape and roll them. Normally, I think bread should be baked thoroughly and get lots of color, but that doesn’t apply to pita bread. If you bake them too much, they just become dry and break apart. ...