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Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, Lebanese spices, Lebanese spices, Lebanese spices. Equipment: large skillet, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring spoons, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor; bottled lemon juice can be added but fresh is preferable.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 8 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed, vegetable broth or water, onion, garlic, fresh ginger. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, mixing bowl, frying pan or skillet, rolling pin, measuring cups and spoons, knife and cutting board, slotted spoon.
Kitchen tip: Ensure lentils are well rinsed to remove excess starch for a smoother filling.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: tempeh, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, garlic, minced, shallots, thinly sliced, red chili. Equipment: frying pan or wok, knife, cutting board, spatula, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use firm tempeh to ensure it holds its shape during cooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, grated fresh ginger. Equipment: medium saucepan, large wok or frying pan, mixing bowl, spatula, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Use red lentils for quick cooking and soft texture; other lentils will require longer cooking and may affect consistency.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: fresh spinach (about 10 cups, washed and roughly chopped), chickpeas, drained and rinsed, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh parsley, finely chopped. Equipment: mixing bowls, sauté pan, measuring spoons, rolling pin, baking sheet, parchment paper, knife, cutting board, fork or brush for egg wash.
Kitchen tip: Make sure the filling is cooled before filling the dough to prevent it from becoming soggy.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: quinoa, rinsed, assorted spring vegetables (asparagus, radishes, carrots, snap peas), olive oil, divided, tahini, fresh lemon juice. Equipment: oven, baking sheet, parchment paper, medium saucepan, mixing bowls, whisk, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Rinse quinoa well before cooking to remove its natural bitter coating.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: quinoa, rinsed, water, fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3 cm pieces, fresh or thawed peas, radishes, thinly sliced. Equipment: Saucepan with lid, Fine mesh sieve, Bowl, Small mixing bowl, Whisk, Grill or grill pan, Knife and cutting board, Serving bowls or plates.
Kitchen tip: Rinse quinoa well to remove its natural bitter coating (saponin).
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed, asparagus, trimmed and cut into 4 cm pieces, sugar snap peas, ends trimmed, baby carrots, thinly sliced, fresh lemon juice. Equipment: large non-stick skillet or wok, small bowl, knife, cutting board, tofu press or heavy plate, spatula.
Kitchen tip: Pressing tofu before cooking is essential to get crispy cubes and prevent sogginess.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm or extra-firm tofu (14 oz), asparagus, trimmed and halved, red bell pepper, cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) squares, zucchini, sliced into 1 cm (0.4 inch) thick rounds, fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon). Equipment: grill or grill pan, mixing bowl, whisk, knife, cutting board, skewers (wooden or metal).
Kitchen tip: Press tofu well to ensure it absorbs the marinade and grills evenly without falling apart.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 55 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: green or brown lentils, butternut squash, peeled and cubed, Brussels sprouts, halved, carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks, red onion, cut into wedges. Equipment: medium saucepan, baking sheet, parchment paper or silicone baking mat, grill or grill pan, large mixing bowl, whisk.
Kitchen tip: Choose lentils that hold their shape well when cooked, such as green or brown varieties, to avoid a mushy texture.