Tonight, we bring you a spread of all-around healthy fare that’s frequently vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. It’s Middle Eastern comfort food — lots of fresh produce, earthy spices, herbs and olive oil. Slow-cook a delicious savory tagine or whip up a velvety eggplant purée for soft, warm pita and don’t forget dessert. Once you’ve made your first baklava, you’re changed forever.

To start

• Lentil Noodle Soup with Greens
• Chard Salad with Artichokes and Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette
• Easy Baba Ghanoush

For a main

• Stuffed Artichokes with Meat and Pine Nuts
• Vegetarian Stuffed Vegetables
• Spicy Moroccan Shrimp Tagine
• Persian Spiced Lentil Patties
• Moroccan Merguez and Vegetable Tagine

Sides

• Wild Mushroom Couscous
• Easy Tzatziki Sauce
• Spicy Eggplant, Tomato and Garlic Salad

Don’t forget: Homemade Harissa

For dessert: Simple Baklava

And to drink: Apple-Ginger Whiskey Sour

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