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Serves 4 as a light meal or 6 as a side
Ingredients
- 6 1/2 oz sourdough boule, preferably day-old, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
- 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp granulated garlic
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp good quality balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 lb mixed ripe tomatoes of choice cut into 3/4-inch pieces (halved if using cherry or grape tomatoes), about 3 cups
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls OR fresh mozzarella cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 tightly packed cup coarsely chopped mixed fresh tender herbs of choice, such as basil, parsley, dill, cilantro, and mint, about 1 3/4 oz
- ½ cup very thinly sliced red onion, about 1-1/2 oz
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Serves 8
Ingredients
- 2 packs dry ramen noodles, crushed into ½-inch long bits (discard the seasoning packets)
- 1 cup thinly sliced almonds
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- ⅓ cup oil (avocado or grapeseed work well)
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp white sesame seeds
- ½ tsp ground white pepper or red pepper flakes, more to taste
- 1 16 oz bag of broccoli slaw (you can also use coleslaw mix)
- 1 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts
TIP
- Make it a meal! Top each serving of slaw with shredded grilled chicken or cubes of extra-firm tofu.
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Serves 4 to 6
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
- 3 large red bell peppers
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, more for roasting the peppers
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced
- 7 plum tomatoes, diced
- 1½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- ½ tsp honey or sugar
- 2 tsp salt, more to taste
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, more to taste
- ⅛ cup chopped fresh cilantro and/or parsley for garnish
- warm pita bread for serving
TIPS:
- Any bell peppers will work fine, but red and orange ones are more flavorful and will ensure a vibrant red color on your final product. You can also use jarred roasted red peppers in place of fresh bell peppers, if you want to cut down on prep time.
- Control the heat. For spicier matboukha, add more jalapeño or take it to the next level by adding diced serrano pepper to the mix. Lower the spice level by carefully removing as many seeds as possible from the jalapeño before dicing and cooking them.
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Serves 4
Yogurt Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
Cauliflower Steak Ingredients
- 1 large dense head of cauliflower, sliced lengthwise through the core into four ¾-inch-thick steaks (reserve the rest, if any, for another use)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp dry mango powder (Amchur) OR fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garam masala OR curry powder
- Pinch ground turmeric
- Salt, to taste
For the Garnish
- 5 Tbsp store-bought mint chutney
- 1/4 cup finely chopped Persian cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
TIPS:
- If you can’t find dry mango powder, known as Amchur, you can substitute an equal amount of fresh lemon or lime juice.
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Serves 4
Avocado Crema Ingredients
- 1 large Hass avocado, halved and pitted
- ¼ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp roughly chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt, more to taste
Mango Salsa Ingredients
- 1 ripe mango, cut into small dice small (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 3 Tbsp roughly chopped fresh cilantro, loosely packed
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 1¼ tsp salt, more to taste
Taco Ingredients
- 1½ Tbsp neutral oil such as grapeseed or canola, plus more for warming the naan
- 1 medium red onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 medium tomato, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 ½ cups paneer, cut into ½-inch cubes (If you can’t find paneer, substitute Halloumi, ricotta salata, queso blanco, or extra-firm tofu.)
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro, optional
- 8 pieces mini naan bread or pita
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