KHOUDRA
SAUTÉED SPINACH AND ARUGULA GREENS WITH BULGUR WHEAT
FAVA BEANS WITH GARLIC AND LEMON
SAUTÉED DANDELION GREENS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
CARAMELIZED CABBAGE WITH BULGUR WHEAT
CARAMELIZED VEGETABLES WITH HERBS
STARCHES
TWICE-FRIED LEBANESE FRENCH FRIES
HOMEMADE PASTA IN GARLIC SAUCE
LONG-GRAIN RICE AND VERMICELLI PILAF
A TRUE LEBANESE MEAL IS NEVER COMPLETE WITHOUT AT LEAST ONE or two side dishes (usually more). I find that my glorious greens, beans, and grains enhance whatever main dish I’m serving, and occasionally even outshine the star! In this chapter, I’ve included a large variety of sides that pair perfectly with my Asha (Main Meals) and Shawraba (Soups and Stews), like traditional Rez b Shayriyeh (Long-Grain Rice and Vermicelli Pilaf), and not one but two types of fries! Stewed Green Beans in oil, or Loubieh b Zeit, and caramelized cabbage Makmoura make wonderful, easy-to-prepare side dishes and complements to Salatas and Mezza. For anyone who is vegetarian (like my sister Selma), gluten-free, vegan, or just a veggie lover, like yours truly, this chapter is created just for you!