Vegan Recipes from the Middle East

"Why we love it: Short ingredient lists and easy-to-follow instructions make cooking Iranian, Moroccan, and Lebanese dishes easy for new vegan cooks." —VegNewsEnjoyment, hospitality, tradition, creativity, sustainability and joy of life—these starting points were the inspiration for this book. The cooking of vegetables is treated with reverence in the lands that make up the rich and varied tapestry of the Middle East. The people depend on the grains and pulses, nuts, vegetables and fruits of the region for their daily food and Parvin Razavi has taken the fresh and varied cuisines of Iran, Armenia, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco and Turkey to create a beautiful vegan cookbook. Whether as a main course or for the traditional mezze, this book contains dishes that blend natural culinary delights from the various food cultures and combines them with contemporary approaches. Here are warm and spicy stuffed vegetables, cool and fragrant soups, delicate preserves, pilafs, breads, pickles, relishes and pastries. The varied cuisines of the Middle East provide a wealth of vegan recipes."Razavi (food blogger and editor of Biorama, a sustainable lifestyle magazine) has created a collection of ecologically sustainable, fuss-free recipes that can be easily incorporated into a menu." —The Caterer"This cookbook gives the middle east some great representation in the vegan world. The whole point is to take traditional dishes and give [them] a vegan upgrade. This cookbook covers soups, breads, and preserves, plus so much more." —Book Riot Read more