This meze is addictive and it causes bloating. But who cares, it is simple, quick yet very impressive. If you are having a friends’ gathering, prepare this meze and satisfy your guests effortlessly. It compliments raki, ouzo or arak really well, highly recommended! What I like about this recipe: VeganBudget friendlyFastEasyReminds me home:) Bağışıklık yaratan…… Continue reading Vegan Meze Series 7: Green Beans in Oil / Zeytinyağlı Taze Fasülye
Tag: Mediterraneanvegancuisine
Stuffed Vine Leaves(Yalanji) / Zeytinyağlı Yaprak Sarması
Have you ever tasted one of these rolls? I think it is everyone’s favorite dish in the Middle East. If you’ve ever been to any Middle Eastern restaurant, I am sure you have tried or seen this dish under the meze / appetizers menu. But, we rather make big pot and have it with a…… Continue reading Stuffed Vine Leaves(Yalanji) / Zeytinyağlı Yaprak Sarması
Vegan Meze Series 3: Potato Salad&Roasted Eggplant / Patates Salatası ve Közlenmiş Patlıcan
If you ever visit Izmir, Turkey, you will see that we mostly eat light but we drink heavy:) Mezes, salads and vegetables are essential for lunch and/or dinner. We are geographically very close to Greek Islands and Izmir aka. Smyrna was a Greek City until 1922. I believe this had a big impact on the…… Continue reading Vegan Meze Series 3: Potato Salad&Roasted Eggplant / Patates Salatası ve Közlenmiş Patlıcan
Turkish Vegan Lentil Balls / Mercimek Köftesi
You don’t need a bun to have these lentil balls. We make this recipe for lunch and enjoy it with a cup of Turkish tea. It goes well with a green salad or you can wrap it with lettuce or cabbage leaves. Bring a cup of tea and let’s check the recipe. Mercimek köftesi Orta…… Continue reading Turkish Vegan Lentil Balls / Mercimek Köftesi
Vegan Peanut 