Mediterranean Cuisine Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Sun, 27 Aug 2023 09:16:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Tomato Lovers Have To Try These Three Iconic Mediterranean Soups  https://falafelandcaviar.com/tomato-lovers-have-to-try-these-three-iconic-mediterranean-soups/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:46:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18111 Tomatoes are a staple in many beloved Mediterranean dishes—including some of the most iconic soups from this corner of the world. If you want to explore the magical flavors of the Mediterranean through the realm of tomato-rich soups, these three dishes are a good place to start. Gazpacho (Spain) If you’re in the mood to […]

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]]> Tomatoes are a staple in many beloved Mediterranean dishes—including some of the most iconic soups from this corner of the world. If you want to explore the magical flavors of the Mediterranean through the realm of tomato-rich soups, these three dishes are a good place to start.

Gazpacho (Spain)

If you’re in the mood to explore the culinary heritage of Spain and Portugal, gazpacho is one of the dishes you should add to your menu. One of the most popular summer soups on the market, gazpacho is best served cold, and it owes its irresistible taste to a fusion of healthy add-ins – starting with tomatoes.

Minestrone (Italy)

From pizza to pasta, some of the most beloved dishes in the world hail from Italy – including one of the most iconic vegetable soups. Minestrone is a timeless Mediterranean classic, and it includes more veggies than we can count, but it simply wouldn’t be the same without tomatoes.

Fasolada (Greece)

Fasolada may not be as popular as the previous two soups, but it still deserves a moment of your time. Made with tomatoes and beans, this Greek soup offers an interesting pairing of flavors and it’s truly the best of both worlds.

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]]> Cauliflower Tabouleh is the Middle East at its Carb-Free Finest https://falafelandcaviar.com/cauliflower-tabouleh-is-the-middle-east-at-its-carb-free-finest/ Wed, 14 Aug 2019 11:11:12 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=10579 The Middle East is full of robust flavours, rich spices, and colourful dishes. The cuisine of the region typically relies on fresh ingredients, making use of fresh fruit and vegetables which are grown in abundance in the warm conditions. A signature Middle Eastern dish is Tabouleh — a vegetarian salad served at the beginning of […]

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]]> The Middle East is full of robust flavours, rich spices, and colourful dishes. The cuisine of the region typically relies on fresh ingredients, making use of fresh fruit and vegetables which are grown in abundance in the warm conditions.

A signature Middle Eastern dish is Tabouleh — a vegetarian salad served at the beginning of the meal as part of a mezze. Although traditionally made with bulgur wheat, cauliflower rice gives it a carb-free twist.

Ingredients

• 1 small to medium head of cauliflower
• 2 cups small cherry tomatoes (halved)
• ½ small red onion (finely minced)
• 1 small cucumber (finely chopped)
• 1 large handful fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 handful fresh mint (finely chopped)
• ½ cup pine nuts
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds

Dressing

• ¼ cup olive oil
• Juice of one lemon
• Salt
• Pepper
• Ground cumin

Method

  1. Cut the cauliflower into chunks and discard the core. Place into a food processor and pulse until the consistency of cous-cous.
  2. Lightly toast pine nuts in a pan.
  3. Combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, mint, pine nuts, and pomegranate seeds in a bowl.
  4. Make dressing by combining olive oil and lemon juice and adding seasoning to taste.
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Il vero jolly dei beduini che attraversano il deserto a cammello🐪⠀ altro che oasi🌴:⠀ è il couscous!!!!😋💃🎉😍⠀ ⠀ (🤔E comunque, nel mio fantasioso immaginario, quell'enorme tipico turbante avvolto sulla testa👳🏽 è nato apposta per nasconderci i ghiacciolini dentro😁😂, tipo quelle tavolette refrigerate che si mettono nelle borse dei picnic😜😂..⠀ ne infili una una ventina…chiudi tutto, annodi stretto, e via in viaggio tra le dune 🐪💃🌴❄⠀ 🙋🏻 quasi quasi lo faccio anch'io 😂 #nuovemodeestate2019 😌)⠀ ⠀ *⠀ ⠀ Questa insalata di couscous è fresca, sana e aromatica, di ispirazione libanese, mi è piaciuta tantissimo🍃⠀ 💡Se fatta la mattina presto, tenuta al fresco e servita fredda, fa davvero tornare l'appetito🙌🏻😍🔝⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⭐Couscous freddo prezzemolato🍃, con pomodorini limone fagiolini e quartirolo⭐⠀ ⠀ 📝Per 2 pers:⠀ ⠀ 160g couscous precotto⠀ 200g fagiolini⠀ 10 pomodorini ciliegini⠀ 60g quartirolo fresco⠀ 1 bel mazzetto di prezzemolo⠀ 2 spicchi d'aglio⠀ 5/6 fili di erba cipollina⠀ 4/5 foglioline di menta⠀ 1 limone⠀ 4 cucchiai olio evo⠀ sale pepe⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Reidratate il couscous. Mettetelo in una ciotola e versateci sopra acqua salata portata a bollore con 1 cucchiaio d'olio fino a coprire di 1/2 cm il livello del cous cous.⠀ Coprite la ciotola con un piatto e fate riposare 5 minuti.⠀ Quando è bello gonfio e l'acqua assorbita, sgranatelo con la forchetta, e tenete da parte.⠀ Cuocete a vapore 10 minuti i fagiolini tagliati a pezzettini di 1-2 cm.⠀ Tagliate i pomodorini a spicchietti e il quartirolo a cubetti. ⠀ Aggiungeteli insieme ai fagiolini nella ciotola del couscous.⠀ Mettete in un frullatore 1 mazzetto di prezzemolo lavato, 2 spicchi d'aglio, l'erba cipollina spezzettata con le mani, le foglioline di menta, il succo del limone spremuto, 1 pizzico di sale. Cominciate a frullare versando l'olio a filo, fino a ottenere una salsa pestata bella verde.⠀ Versate la salsa frullata nel couscous, amalgamate sgranando bene con la forchetta per distribuire il condimento e le verdure.⠀ Ponete la ciotola in frigo per almeno 3-4 h , e servite freddo dopo una bella mescolata.⠀ ⠀ *⠀ ⁉A proposito, voi dove andate in vacanza quest'estate? 😁🏝⠀ ⠀ Happy appe mimmi/e bel

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Mediterranean Cuisine Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Sun, 27 Aug 2023 09:16:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Tomato Lovers Have To Try These Three Iconic Mediterranean Soups  https://falafelandcaviar.com/tomato-lovers-have-to-try-these-three-iconic-mediterranean-soups/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:46:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18111 Tomatoes are a staple in many beloved Mediterranean dishes—including some of the most iconic soups from this corner of the world. If you want to explore the magical flavors of the Mediterranean through the realm of tomato-rich soups, these three dishes are a good place to start. Gazpacho (Spain) If you’re in the mood to […]

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]]> Tomatoes are a staple in many beloved Mediterranean dishes—including some of the most iconic soups from this corner of the world. If you want to explore the magical flavors of the Mediterranean through the realm of tomato-rich soups, these three dishes are a good place to start.

Gazpacho (Spain)

If you’re in the mood to explore the culinary heritage of Spain and Portugal, gazpacho is one of the dishes you should add to your menu. One of the most popular summer soups on the market, gazpacho is best served cold, and it owes its irresistible taste to a fusion of healthy add-ins – starting with tomatoes.

Minestrone (Italy)

From pizza to pasta, some of the most beloved dishes in the world hail from Italy – including one of the most iconic vegetable soups. Minestrone is a timeless Mediterranean classic, and it includes more veggies than we can count, but it simply wouldn’t be the same without tomatoes.

Fasolada (Greece)

Fasolada may not be as popular as the previous two soups, but it still deserves a moment of your time. Made with tomatoes and beans, this Greek soup offers an interesting pairing of flavors and it’s truly the best of both worlds.

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]]> Cauliflower Tabouleh is the Middle East at its Carb-Free Finest https://falafelandcaviar.com/cauliflower-tabouleh-is-the-middle-east-at-its-carb-free-finest/ Wed, 14 Aug 2019 11:11:12 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=10579 The Middle East is full of robust flavours, rich spices, and colourful dishes. The cuisine of the region typically relies on fresh ingredients, making use of fresh fruit and vegetables which are grown in abundance in the warm conditions. A signature Middle Eastern dish is Tabouleh — a vegetarian salad served at the beginning of […]

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]]> The Middle East is full of robust flavours, rich spices, and colourful dishes. The cuisine of the region typically relies on fresh ingredients, making use of fresh fruit and vegetables which are grown in abundance in the warm conditions.

A signature Middle Eastern dish is Tabouleh — a vegetarian salad served at the beginning of the meal as part of a mezze. Although traditionally made with bulgur wheat, cauliflower rice gives it a carb-free twist.

Ingredients

• 1 small to medium head of cauliflower
• 2 cups small cherry tomatoes (halved)
• ½ small red onion (finely minced)
• 1 small cucumber (finely chopped)
• 1 large handful fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 handful fresh mint (finely chopped)
• ½ cup pine nuts
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds

Dressing

• ¼ cup olive oil
• Juice of one lemon
• Salt
• Pepper
• Ground cumin

Method

  1. Cut the cauliflower into chunks and discard the core. Place into a food processor and pulse until the consistency of cous-cous.
  2. Lightly toast pine nuts in a pan.
  3. Combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, mint, pine nuts, and pomegranate seeds in a bowl.
  4. Make dressing by combining olive oil and lemon juice and adding seasoning to taste.
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Il vero jolly dei beduini che attraversano il deserto a cammello🐪⠀ altro che oasi🌴:⠀ è il couscous!!!!😋💃🎉😍⠀ ⠀ (🤔E comunque, nel mio fantasioso immaginario, quell'enorme tipico turbante avvolto sulla testa👳🏽 è nato apposta per nasconderci i ghiacciolini dentro😁😂, tipo quelle tavolette refrigerate che si mettono nelle borse dei picnic😜😂..⠀ ne infili una una ventina…chiudi tutto, annodi stretto, e via in viaggio tra le dune 🐪💃🌴❄⠀ 🙋🏻 quasi quasi lo faccio anch'io 😂 #nuovemodeestate2019 😌)⠀ ⠀ *⠀ ⠀ Questa insalata di couscous è fresca, sana e aromatica, di ispirazione libanese, mi è piaciuta tantissimo🍃⠀ 💡Se fatta la mattina presto, tenuta al fresco e servita fredda, fa davvero tornare l'appetito🙌🏻😍🔝⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⭐Couscous freddo prezzemolato🍃, con pomodorini limone fagiolini e quartirolo⭐⠀ ⠀ 📝Per 2 pers:⠀ ⠀ 160g couscous precotto⠀ 200g fagiolini⠀ 10 pomodorini ciliegini⠀ 60g quartirolo fresco⠀ 1 bel mazzetto di prezzemolo⠀ 2 spicchi d'aglio⠀ 5/6 fili di erba cipollina⠀ 4/5 foglioline di menta⠀ 1 limone⠀ 4 cucchiai olio evo⠀ sale pepe⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Reidratate il couscous. Mettetelo in una ciotola e versateci sopra acqua salata portata a bollore con 1 cucchiaio d'olio fino a coprire di 1/2 cm il livello del cous cous.⠀ Coprite la ciotola con un piatto e fate riposare 5 minuti.⠀ Quando è bello gonfio e l'acqua assorbita, sgranatelo con la forchetta, e tenete da parte.⠀ Cuocete a vapore 10 minuti i fagiolini tagliati a pezzettini di 1-2 cm.⠀ Tagliate i pomodorini a spicchietti e il quartirolo a cubetti. ⠀ Aggiungeteli insieme ai fagiolini nella ciotola del couscous.⠀ Mettete in un frullatore 1 mazzetto di prezzemolo lavato, 2 spicchi d'aglio, l'erba cipollina spezzettata con le mani, le foglioline di menta, il succo del limone spremuto, 1 pizzico di sale. Cominciate a frullare versando l'olio a filo, fino a ottenere una salsa pestata bella verde.⠀ Versate la salsa frullata nel couscous, amalgamate sgranando bene con la forchetta per distribuire il condimento e le verdure.⠀ Ponete la ciotola in frigo per almeno 3-4 h , e servite freddo dopo una bella mescolata.⠀ ⠀ *⠀ ⁉A proposito, voi dove andate in vacanza quest'estate? 😁🏝⠀ ⠀ Happy appe mimmi/e bel

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