Tabouli

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Tabouli is made of bulgar wheat, cucumber, tomato and chopped parsley.  It can also have nint, onion, garlic, and it has an olive oil and lemon juice dressing.  It is a very nutritious dish.

Tofu Kabobs

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Marinated tofu works great on the grill with other vegetables.

Stuffed Grape Leaves

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These are grape leaves stuffed with rice and seasoned with olive oil and a variety of spices

Humus and Pita

Humus is a thick spread made mostly from chickpeas (Garbanzo beans), mixed with olive oil, and spiced. It is a great source of protein, and tastes.  It can be eaten spread over any bread, or used as a dip for vegetables like carrots, broccoli, etc.

Greek Salad

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Greek salad is just one of the many kinds of salads you can eat.  It is usually lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and onions in an oil and vinegar dressing.  It often comes with feta cheese, but if you are avoiding dairy, you can simply ask that to be replaced with any type of bean.

Cucumber and Tomato Salad

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This is a tangy side dish available at most middle eastern restaurants, and easy to make at home in just minutes.

Falafel Sandwich

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Falafel are fried balls, made mostly of mashed chickpeas (garbanzo beans).  They are then served usually in a pita pocket, with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and often humus and other middle eastern sauces.

Couscous

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This is a great protein source, made from wheat, and it's easy to get at many restaurants that serve middle eastern food.

Baba Ganoush

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This is a super good-tasting dish made from eggplant and spices.  You can eat it straight, or spread it on any kind of bread.