Chef Matthew Silverman, Vintner Grill Las Vegas

Enjoy rich, robust flavors with this recipe for flatbread pizza topped with spicy romesco sauce, grilled Portobello mushrooms and shredded and Smoked Gouda cheese.

Recipe Source: Aisha Bishara - New York, NY

This is the best ever pasta salad. I get more requests to make this salad than any other.

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Middle Eastern Pilaf. Great for holiday entertaining.

Hearty meatless paella. The lentils more than make up for the lack of chicken or seafood that is usually in a traditional paella.

The lentils along with the bulgar wheat make this a very filling salad.  The lentils are full of protein. I make this recipe for a vegetarian dinner and serve it with a nice crusty bread and some fruit.

Lebanese family recipe.

Mediterranean Kiwifruit Couscous Recipe courtesy of California Kiwifruit Commission.

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Pair with a bottle of Gewürztraminer

Very easy meatless meal that can be made quickly.

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Passover Potato Kugel with Caramelized Onions and Broccoli. This is a delicious vegetarian side dish for Passover or for any meal- great any night of the week.

Healthy Quinoa Recipe.  Quinoa supplies all eight amino acids needed for a complete protein.

Easy one pot dinner.

Recipe Source: Food Network star and registered dietitian Ellie Krieger

This is a really good pasta dinner recipe.  Roast garlic, eggplant, tomatoes, yum.

Recipe Source: Swanson Broth and Bravo TV

Prep: 10 minutes  Cook: 40 minutes  Bake: 25 minutes

(shown above with Shrimp, Chickpea and Caper Ragu)

Recipe Source: West Junior High School, Hopkins, MN

This thoughtful blend of vegetables and legumes, combined with the perfect protein of the ancient Aztec grain, quinoa, and complimented with just the right spices, offers the healthiest and tastiest chili you'll ever have. This recipe stands apart because of its warm, rich flavors, and because it supplies a full serving of whole grains, orange vegetables, and legumes in one satisfying bowl! Serve with a crunchy side of cornbread or whole-grain tortilla chips.

Greek Spinach Pie. 

Eggplant and tomato can used as a side dish or vegetarian entree.

Total recipe time: 25 minutes

For Lenten omit cheese or use a vegan cheese.

Recipe Provided by Joan Ferraro, New York, NY

Shamika's Spinach Tart.  You can substitue yogurt for the sour cream. You can assemble this in advance, just refrigerate until ready to use. When you are ready, just take out of refrigerator and pop in the oven. 

Recipe Source: Evelyn Haddad - Lebanese recipe

Note: vegetable stock can be substitued for beef stock for lenten (vegetarian) version

Easy to make Lebanese salad of bulgur wheat, parsley, cucumber, tomato and mint.

Recipe Submitted by Carla Moorehead, Columbia SC

This vegetarian dish has a wonderful blend of spices and tangy-sweet flavors.