Best Zucchini And Yogurt Dip Koosa Ma Zanjabeel Recipes

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GARLIC ZUCCHINI APPETIZER (MUTABBAL KOOSA)



Garlic Zucchini Appetizer (Mutabbal Koosa) image

From: "Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa" by Habeeb Salloum. From Syria and Lebanon regions.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 small head of garlic, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 lbs zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
4 tablespoons vinegar
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a frying pan and saute garlic slices over medium heat until they turn light brown. Remove garlic slices with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • In the same oil, saute zucchini slices over medium heat until they turn light brown, turning them over once. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Combine vinegar with remaining ingredients.
  • Place zucchini on a serving platter. Sprinkle vinegar mixture over top; then evenly top with garlic slices.
  • Allow to stand for 4 hours or so before serving.

BEET SALAD WITH CHIVES (SALATAT SHAMANDAR)



Beet Salad With Chives (Salatat Shamandar) image

From: "Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa" by Habeeb Salloum. Syria and Lebanon.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 large fresh beets
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
4 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 tablespoons vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped to garnish

Steps:

  • Boil the beets until tender.
  • When beets are cool enough to handle, peel, dice, and place in a salad bowl.
  • Stir in garlic, cilantro, chives, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Stir, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.6, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 51.2, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 1.4

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