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Beetroot and Split-Lentil Soup
A nutritious, healthy beetroot and split-lentil soup with a distinctive color and flavor — add it to your favorite soup rotation.
Madradara (Rice and Lentils)
Madradara — a smart choice for a quick, nourishing meal. This rice-and-lentil dish is delicious with yogurt, salads and pickles.
Mujadara (Lentils and Rice)
Mujadara differs from red mujaddara by using large lentils and, in this version, rice replaces bulgur. Feel free to increase fried onions to taste.
Maqroun Kibbeh Filled with Walnuts
We’re used to seeing fried kibbeh filled with meat, but this recipe is very inventive and sweet: fried maqroun dessert stuffed with walnuts! What do you think about trying this sweet kibbeh for a change?
Red Lentil Mujaddara
Red lentil mujaddara—delicious and simple! A very popular vegan recipe from southern Lebanon, perfect served with a green salad and yogurt.
Malseh, Farakeh, and Kibbeh
Kibbeh nayyeh is one of the most famous dishes in Lebanese cuisine. This recipe combines the method for preparing kibbeh nayyeh with the method for preparing farakeh, along with fresh kamouneh scented with the flavors of the most delicious spices.
Brown Lentil Soup
Brown lentil soup made with an easy, quick homemade recipe! Topped with parsley, the soup becomes even more distinctive and tastes even better. Try it!
How to Make Fried Kibbeh Discs
Fried kibbeh discs are a very popular dish. They can be fried and served with salad or plain yogurt, or cooked with yogurt or in shish barak. Enjoy.
Mujaddara with Bulgur and Lentils (Mhmara)
A distinctive bulgur-and-lentil mujaddara — topped here with a little crispy fried onion. This mujaddara is a pride of southern Lebanon.
Harraq Asba'o (Spicy Lentil and Dough Stew)
Harraq Asba'o — a delicious, rich Levantine dish combining lentils, a simple dough, tamarind, pomegranate molasses and fried onions. Try this traditional recipe.
Rice Kibbeh Recipe
There are many kinds of kibbeh—meat, potato, and even rice. Yes—discover this delicious and easy Rice Kibbeh.
Carrot and Chickpea Kibbeh
A superb vegetarian version that replaces meat kibbeh with carrot and chickpea kibbeh. The filling features spinach and chickpeas, forming a delicious base.
Turkish Lentil Soup
Turkish lentil soup... A fresh take on lentil soup, this time inspired by Turkish cuisine. Try this lentil soup with a squeeze of lemon juice and you'll be impressed.
Tripoli-Style Grilled Kibbeh
Grilled kibbeh with meat and lamb fat, made the way people in Tripoli in northern Lebanon prepare it. A special, delicious recipe fit for kings.
Fried Kibbeh
Homemade fried kibbeh, and there’s nothing better... Kibbeh patties are served with salad, soup, or yogurt for a complete meal. You can also freeze them uncooked until needed!
Grilled Kibbeh Patties
Making kibbeh patties is neither easy nor quick, but the result is well worth all the effort. Try this kibbeh patties recipe in the style of Shou Tabkhin El Yom.
Turkish Boiled Kibbeh, or Katali
Turkish boiled kibbeh, or katali, is one of the most famous recipes in Turkish cuisine. Here is how to make it properly. Tip: use plenty of onion in the filling for a wonderful result!
How to Make Kamouna (Kibbeh Spice Mix)
Kamouna is fine bulgur mixed with herbs and spices; recipes vary slightly from cook to cook. It's wonderfully flavorful and adds a strong punch to dishes it’s used in.

















