Jul 14 2026
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Protein Powered Recipe

Inspired by Neomonde Mediterranean Durham
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Chicken Kabob and/or steak Kabobs, Fattoush, Hummus, Mjadarah and Pita Bread.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Kabobs

Steak Kabobs

Fattoush

Hummus

Mjadarah

Pita Bread

Method

Chicken Kabobs

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breast chunks and mix well. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop bell peppers and red onion into chunks. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Kabobs

    Thread marinated chicken and vegetables onto skewers, alternating between chicken and vegetables.

  4. 4

    Grill the Kabobs

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill kabobs for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken is cooked through.

Steak Kabobs

  1. 5

    Marinate the Steak

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add cubed steak and mix well. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop bell peppers and red onion into chunks. Set aside.

  3. 7

    Assemble the Kabobs

    Thread marinated steak and vegetables onto skewers, alternating between steak and vegetables.

  4. 8

    Grill the Kabobs

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill kabobs for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until steak is cooked to desired doneness.

Fattoush

  1. 9

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, green onions, and parsley. Place all chopped vegetables in a large bowl.

  2. 10

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.

  3. 11

    Combine the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss to coat. Add toasted pita bread pieces and mix gently.

Hummus

  1. 12

    Blend the Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth.

  2. 13

    Serve

    Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Mjadarah

  1. 14

    Cook the Lentils

    In a pot, combine lentils and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.

  2. 15

    Cook the Rice

    Add rice, chopped onion, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the pot with lentils. Stir well and cover. Cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.

Pita Bread

  1. 16

    Make the Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Gradually add water and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms.

  2. 17

    Knead the Dough

    Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.

  3. 18

    Shape and Bake

    Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Divide dough into balls, roll out into circles, and bake on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes until puffed and lightly golden.

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