Magical Mezze Amidst the Moonlight: Julie Taboulie's Lebanese Kitchen ~ Public TV Series Episode 108

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

hummus

🥗Healthier: edamame spread

💰Cheaper: bean dip

Edamame spread is lower in calories and offers a unique flavor.

labneh

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and offers similar creaminess.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: tortilla

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while tortillas are often less expensive.

Soak 2 cups of dried chickpeas in 5-8 cups of cold water with baking soda overnight.

Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then place them in a pot and cover with fresh cold water.

Bring the chickpeas to a boil, then lower the heat to simmer for about 45 minutes until soft.

Prepare eggplants by making slits in the skin, then bake in a preheated oven at 450 degrees for 40-45 minutes until deflated.

Roast 3 red bell peppers and 2 red hot peppers until charred.

Reserve some of the cooking liquid from the chickpeas after cooking.

In a food processor, combine the hot chickpeas, minced garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and sea salt, blending until smooth.

Prepare the muhammara by blending roasted red peppers with walnuts and spices.

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