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Lebanese Lamb and Freekeh Stew with Root Vegetables plated and ready to serve
Stew

Lebanese Lamb and Freekeh Stew with Root Vegetables

◷ 140 minmedium

A hearty Lebanese-inspired stew combining tender lamb shoulder, nutty freekeh grains, and seasonal root vegetables slow-cooked to develop rich, comforting flavors. This dish highlights traditional Middle Eastern spices and textures, perfect for a nourishing weeknight meal.

Jan 28
Lebanese Lamb and Spinach Kibbeh Stir-Fry plated and ready to serve
Stir-Fry

Lebanese Lamb and Spinach Kibbeh Stir-Fry

◷ 25 mineasy

A warm, comforting stir-fry featuring spiced ground lamb and fresh spinach, inspired by the traditional Lebanese kibbeh. Quick and simple, this dish blends aromatic Middle Eastern spices with a swift stir-fry technique, perfect for a weeknight meal that honors classic flavors.

Jan 16
Lebanese Chicken and Bulgur Kofta Stew plated and ready to serve
Stew

Lebanese Chicken and Bulgur Kofta Stew

◷ 60 minmedium

A comforting Lebanese stew featuring tender chicken kofta made with bulgur and fragrant spices, gently simmered in a rich tomato and onion broth. This dish highlights traditional flavors with a wholesome protein and seasonal vegetables, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal.

Dec 6
Lebanese Grilled Chicken with Freekeh Grain Bowl plated and ready to serve
Grain Bowl

Lebanese Grilled Chicken with Freekeh Grain Bowl

◷ 50 minmedium

A wholesome, weeknight-friendly Lebanese-inspired dish featuring spiced grilled chicken served atop a nutty freekeh grain bowl with fresh seasonal vegetables and a tangy yogurt sauce. Crafted with simple grilling and light tossing techniques, it highlights the earthiness of freekeh complemented by vibrant produce and classic Middle Eastern flavors.

Nov 27

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  • Lebanese Lamb and Freekeh Stew with Root Vegetables

    Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 140 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 3 cm cubes, freekeh, rinsed, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: large heavy-based pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.

    Kitchen tip: For deeper flavor, marinate lamb in spices and a little olive oil for 1-2 hours before cooking.

  • Lebanese Lamb and Spinach Kibbeh Stir-Fry

    Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fresh ground lamb, medium fat, washed and roughly chopped, finely diced, garlic, minced, for cooking. Equipment: large skillet or frying pan, wooden spoon or spatula, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons.

    Kitchen tip: Use fresh ground lamb for best flavor and food safety.

  • Lebanese Chicken and Bulgur Kofta Stew

    Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fine bulgur wheat, ground chicken thigh, onion, garlic, ground cumin. Equipment: large mixing bowl, large skillet or sauté pan, large pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, chef's knife, cutting board.

    Kitchen tip: Soaking the bulgur wheat properly ensures tender kofta and better binding in the mixture.

  • Lebanese Grilled Chicken with Freekeh Grain Bowl

    Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: freekeh grain, boneless skinless chicken thighs, red onion, thinly sliced, bell pepper, diced, cherry tomatoes, halved. Equipment: grill or grill pan, large pot, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, wooden spoon, serving bowl.

    Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken for longer (up to 2 hours) if you have time to deepen flavor.

  • Lebanese Chicken Shawarma Stir-Fry with Seasonal Vegetables

    Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced, olive oil, divided, garlic, minced, ground cumin, ground paprika. Equipment: large mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, large skillet or wok, spatula or wooden spoon, measuring spoons.

    Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken ahead of time if possible to deepen the shawarma flavor.

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