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Middle Eastern cuisine is noted for wonderful dishes with chickpeas and eggplant, as well as pita bread and couscous.

Baba ganouj
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Baba Ganouj – Roasted Eggplant Dip Ⓥ

A classic Middle Eastern dip made of roasted eggplant. Delicious!
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Basic Couscous Ⓥ

Quick-cooking couscous makes a nice change from rice.
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Chelo sabzamini Ⓥ

Rice pilaf enhanced with golden potatoes, for when you just can't decide between your two favorite starches.
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Chickpea Burgers Ⓥ

Mashed and pan-fried chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, make a delicious veggie burger.
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Couscous Salad

A mix of Israeli couscous, lentils, bell peppers, dates, and mint makes a subtle, refreshing salad.
Baked falafel
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Falafel Ⓥ

Falafel are crunchy chickpea nuggets from Lebanon that can be baked or fried.
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Falafel Sandwich

The crunchy chick pea nuggets known as falafel make a delicious and healthy vegetarian meal.
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Fruity Couscous Ⓥ

A quick and easy side dish for any Middle Eastern meal.
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Ghalieh Ⓥ

Ghalieh-ye kadoo is an Iranian dish of flavorful lentils and zucchini with fried onions.
Hummus
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Hummus Ⓥ

Hummus, or houmous, is an Eastern Mediterranean dip, very common in Lebanon, Egypt, and a number of other countries. A heavenly blend of chickpeas, garlic...

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This week’s specials

  • Basic Couscous Ⓥ
  • Ghalieh Ⓥ
  • Tzatziki – Cucumber Dip/Sauce Ⓥ
  • Tofu Marinade Ⓥ
  • Chelo sabzamini Ⓥ
  • Falafel Ⓥ
  • Fruity Couscous Ⓥ
  • Sprouted Chickpea Falafel Ⓥ
  • Tahini Ⓥ
  • Muhammara Ⓥ

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  • Tzatziki – Cucumber Dip/Sauce Ⓥ
  • Tofu Marinade Ⓥ
  • Chelo sabzamini Ⓥ

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