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grilled eggplants and tomatoes recipe

Grilled eggplants, tomatoes with herbs, garlic and feta cheese

  prep time 15 minutes cooking time 15 minutes serves 5 people   Ingredients   2 large globe eggplant (about 1 lb.), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds 4 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; more as needed Kosher salt. 1/4 cup crumbled feta 2 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 3 tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch thick

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Quinoa Mediterranean salad recipe

Quinoa Mediterranean Salad

10 min prep time, 20 min cooking time, serves 6 people

This healthy Quinoa Mediterranean salad can be served as simple lunch or dinner. Its high protein content, sweet and nutty flavor, and delicate texture have made quinoa a popular substitute for starchier pastas and rice. You can find most of the ingredients contained in this salad in your fridge or pantry. The combination of quinoa and chickpeas packs this dish with plenty of protein, while the fresh parsley, crunchy cucumbers, and lemon-garlic vinaigrette dressing give this dish a variety of flavors. It makes for a great main dish for vegetarians, or as a side dish served with meat or fish.

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summer bean salad recipe

Green Bean Salad

25 min prep time, serves 5 people

This flavorful, crunchy, cold green bean salad is one of our favorite ways to enjoy green beans. Made with a homemade vinaigrette, crunchy beans, fresh tomatoes, and savory olives, it is the perfect side dish for summer picnics, potlucks, barbecues, and more.

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Burek - Spinach and Feta Cheese Rolls recip

Borek (Spinach and Feta Cheese Rolls)

25 min prep time, 20 min baking time, makes 15 rolls

Burek is a savory pastry that has roots in Ottoman cuisine and is often made with a spinach and feta cheese filling. Very similar to spanakopita from Greece, the filling is commonly wrapped in a flaky and buttery phyllo dough and topped with sesame seeds. Vegetarian friendly and delicious, burek makes for the perfect party appetizer, or alternatively can be served as a light dinner.

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