The original recipe calls for minced lamb, but we tried to make it more low-fat with turkey. Preheat oven to 350. Heat a Dutch oven on medium-high heat, then pour 2 Tbsp olive oil. Add 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped and seeded bell pepper (here, a serrano pepper) and sauté until onion is translucent.… Continue reading Armenian eggplant and minced turkey casserole
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Armenian oven-roasted lemon chicken
Marinate 2 lbs skinless and boneless chicken thighs (about 4 thighs) in the following: the juice of 3 lemons, 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 Tbsp fresh mint, ½ tsp each oregano and thyme (here, we used a few sprigs each fresh), 1 tsp each cumin and salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper, and 1/8 tsp… Continue reading Armenian oven-roasted lemon chicken
Armenian-style roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce
Preheat oven to 425. Break one head cauliflower into bite-sized florets, toss in olive oil to lightly coat (about 1 Tbsp), and add a few sprigs each marjoram and thyme (leaves only). Season with salt and pepper, then roast for about 40 mins (turning once). Remove from oven.Separately, make the tahini sauce: combine ¼ cup… Continue reading Armenian-style roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce
Armenian bulgur and chickpea stew
Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven on medium heat. Add 1 ¼ cups coarse-grain bulgur wheat (here, buckwheat kernels) and sauté until toasted. Add 1 medium onion (chopped) and sauté until fragrant, then add 3 cloves minced garlic. Sauté for a minute, then add 3 stalks celery (diced) and cook for… Continue reading Armenian bulgur and chickpea stew
Armenian tomato and bulgur soup
This is a great recipe if you’re feeling under the weather. Using a medium Dutch oven, bring 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth to a boil. Separately, using a small pan, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil (the recipe calls for 2 Tbsp) on medium heat then sauté 1 small chopped onion. When onion is halfway cooked,… Continue reading Armenian tomato and bulgur soup
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