Vegetarian cuisine in the Middle East | Hage, Salma

This book brings together a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes infused with the rich flavors of the Middle East and made by Salma Hage, author of Lebanese Cuisine, also available from Phaidon. A perfect introduction to a new healthy and balanced diet, based on vegetables from local agriculture that respects people and their environment. - Vegetarian cuisine is enjoying extraordinary popularity at a time when more and more people are becoming aware of the benefits of a meat-free diet. - Featuring vegan and gluten-free variants and featuring mouthwatering photographs, these recipes are for novice or more experienced cooks.

150 traditional, fresh and simple recipes, selected by Salma Hage, a specialist in Middle Eastern home cooking. Inspired by local products, such as fruity olive oil, figs or fresh dates, Salma offers a delicious assortment of drinks, desserts, breakfasts, mezze, salads and dishes based on vegetables, legumes and cereals. These accessible recipes brilliantly showcase familiar fruits and vegetables and more exotic ingredients, now available in specialty stores or markets. It revisits the classics of Middle Eastern cuisine, in line with the current trend that aims to reduce meat consumption.