Vegetarian Mansaf

Elevate your dining table with this unique and flavorful twist on a traditional Middle Eastern favorite—Vegetarian Mansaf. This comforting dish combines the signature tangy richness of jameed (dried yogurt) and plain yogurt, simmered into a velvety sauce infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Tender sautéed vegetables such as mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini form the hearty base, while fluffy basmati rice cooked in vegetable broth adds a fragrant, satisfying layer. Serve this cultural masterpiece over soft pita bread and finish with a garnish of toasted almonds and fresh parsley for a delightful blend of textures and earthy flavors. Perfect for vegetarians seeking an authentic taste of Middle Eastern cuisine, this recipe is sure to impress your family and guests alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 150 g Jameed (dry yogurt)
• 1000 ml Water
• 500 g Plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp Cornflour
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 200 g, sliced Button mushrooms
• 1 medium, diced Carrot
• 1 medium, diced Zucchini
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 300 g Basmati rice
• 500 ml Vegetable broth
• 50 g, blanched and sliced Almonds
• 2 tbsp, chopped Parsley
• 2 large loaves Pita bread

Directions

Step 1

Soak the jameed in 1 liter of water for at least 24 hours prior to use to soften.

Step 2

Once ready to cook, drain and blend the jameed with plain yogurt in a blender until smooth.

Step 3

Add cornflour to the jameed-yogurt mixture and mix well to avoid clumping.

Step 4

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add sliced mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour in the yogurt mixture and bring to a gentle simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

In a separate pot, cook basmati rice in vegetable broth according to the package instructions.

Step 9

While the rice is cooking, toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet until golden brown, set aside.

Step 10

Once the rice is cooked, layer the pita bread over the serving platter or plates.

Step 11

Spoon the rice over the pita bread, spreading it evenly.

Step 12

Ladle the yogurt and vegetable mixture over the rice.

Step 13

Garnish with toasted almonds and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3303.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2630.7

Total Fat 92.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 8076.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 343.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.8g	0%
Total Sugars 134.4g
Protein 124.1g	0%

Vitamin D 240IU	0%
Calcium 2579.3mg	0%
Iron 19.2mg	0%
Potassium 4482.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.8%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 50.8%