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Avocado and Spring Onion Dip

May 31|2016

Prep time: 10 minutes Gluten Free, Vegan  Inspired by  The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookbook by Salma Hage. Ingredients 2 ripe avocado, mash with a fork 1 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon of tahani pinch of sea salt 2 spring onions (scallions), chopped small 2 tablespoons fresh chopped coriander (or parsley)  Method Mash the two ripe avocado with a fork in a bowl, then squeeze in the juice of …

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip

May 31|2016

Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 12 minutes approx. Gluten Free, Vegan  Inspired by  The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookbook by Salma Hage. Ingredients 1 red pepper, roasted 1 glove of garlic 230g cooked chickpeas, (1 x 400g can drained of water) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoon tahini 1/2 a lemon, juiced Pinch of salt   Method Turn the grill on to …

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Buckwheat and Fava Bean Salad

May 31|2016

Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 17 minutes  Gluten Free, Vegan  Inspired by  The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookbook by Salma Hage. Ingredients reduced salt vegetable stock, mixed with 450 ml (2 cup) of boiling water 180g (2 cups) of unroasted buckwheat 130g (1 cup) fava or broad beans 3-4 (1 handful) tablespoons of fresh coriander, finely chopped 6-8 cherry tomatoes, chopped small 1 small glove garlic, finely chopped …

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Simple carrot Salad

May 31|2016

Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes  Gluten Free, Vegan  Inspired by  The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookbook by Salma Hage. Ingredients 200g (4) carrots, ends trimmed, peeled and grated 15g (1 handful / 4 tablespoons) of washed parsley, finely chopped 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, lightly toasted in a small dry frying pan 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar  Method Prepare the …

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Chickpea Flour Crackers

May 31|2016

Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes  Gluten Free, Vegan   Inspired by  The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookbook by Salma Hage. Ingredients 250g (2 generous cups) chickpea (gram) flour, plus a little for dusting 1 teaspoon baking powder, check for gluten free option 3 tablespoon seasme seeds, toasted in a small dry frying pan 2 tablespoon, finely chopped fresh mint 6-8 tablespoon cold water, filtered 1 teaspoon …

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Mezze Medley

May 31|2016

This week I have found my inspiration from the gorgeous, newly released The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookbook by Salma Hage. Flicking through her impressive book I felt the need to put together a Mezze plate selection of my own, which consists of a Buckwheat and Fava Bean Salad, a Simple Carrot Salad, a Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip, an Avocado and Spring Onion Dip and homemade …

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