Vegetarian mains
ChefRina Abdullah
Khubeiza with Fennel and Leeks
Khubeiza (mallow greens) is a healthy Lebanese dish with many benefits, popular with plant-based eaters. This recipe adds fennel and leeks; serve it with bread.
Khubeiza — a light, very nutritious plant-based dish. Khubeiza has many health benefits. Here is a delicious way to prepare it.
Ingredients
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- khubeiza (mallow greens)
- a bunch of fennel
- 1 large leek, chopped
- olive oil
- 1 tablespoon hot pepper or chili paste (optional)
- salt
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup coarse bulgur (or more, depending on the amount of khubeiza)
- For a recipe for boiled chard with beans, see: Boiled Chard with Beans
Method
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- Wash the khubeiza well after chopping and leave it to drain.. do the same with the other vegetables
- In a pot or large saucepan, put the olive oil and add the onions and leeks and sauté until they brown
- Add the khubeiza, coarse bulgur and hot pepper and stir until the water evaporates and the khubeiza wilts
- Serve the khubeiza immediately or let it cool.. and serve it with bread
- To make chard with beans, see: Chard with Beans
Recipe tags
Vegetarian mainsInternationalVegetarianVeganDairy freeNut freeEgg free
Notes and serving ideas
- Boiled Chard with Beans
- How to Make Aleta (Hindbeh)
- Pumpkin or Squash Kibbeh
