Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions , chopped
10 garlic cloves , chopped
1 can diced tomatoes
4 carrots , sliced
2 medium potatoes , peeled and cut in 1 inch cubes
1/2 bunch parsley , cleaned and tied with string
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 medium zucchini , cut in 1/2 inch dice
1 can artichoke hearts , drained and quartered
1 can garbanzo beans , drained and rinsed
1 cup plain yogurt
Lebanese Style Vegetable Ragout is a comforting Middle Eastern dish that's perfect for a cold winter night. Packed with veggies, spices, and chickpeas, it's hearty, filling, and flavorful. This vegetarian recipe is a great way to get a serving of vegetables in your day. Chopped onions and garlic are sautéed in olive oil before adding diced tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes along with a mix of spices including cinnamon, coriander, and lemon pepper. Adding parsley and a dollop of yogurt before serving makes this dish complete.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat
2.Add onions and garlic, cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes
3.Add diced tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, parsley, brown sugar, lemon pepper, cinnamon, and coriander
4.Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes
5.Add zucchini, artichoke hearts, and garbanzo beans, continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender
6.Serve hot with a dollop of plain yogurt on top

PROS

This Lebanese Style Vegetable Ragout is hearty, healthy, and packed with vegetables and flavor.

It’s vegetarian-friendly and can be easily adapted to suit a vegan diet.

Great for meal prep, this recipe makes several servings and can be reheated easily.

CONS

This dish may take some time to prepare, with lots of chopping and simmering.

If you’re not a fan of certain vegetables you can easily swap them out for others, but be sure to adjust cooking times accordingly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals from the variety of vegetables it contains.
The use of cinnamon and coriander provides antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
Garbanzo beans and yogurt provide a vegetarian source of protein and probiotics for a healthy gut.

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