This bright and colorful Shirazi salad takes uber-fresh ingredients like Persian cucumbers and Roma tomatoes and pairs them with parsley, and lemon to create a crisp, light salad. I'm a huge fan of no-greens salads, especially when they're dressed in a quick and easy dressing like olive oil and citrus. This Salad-e Shirazi is a...
Recipes
With a focus on internationally-inspired plant-centered recipes, Proportional Plate offers a delicious collection of fantastic recipes for every occasion.
Whether you need a recipe for a tempting appetizer, a quick and easy main meal, a sweet treat or anything in between, Proportional Plate has the perfect recipe that’s easy to make and delicious to eat.
Sangak
Sangak is a whole-wheat sourdough flatbread that is considered Iran’s national bread. While normally baked at 600-700 degrees Fahrenheit, this recipe has been created to be able to make it in your home oven. The name gives a clue as to how it is made: 'sang' means pebble while 'sangak' is a Farsi word that...
Matcha Banana Nice Cream
This Matcha Banana Nice Cream is a cold, creamy, sweet option that tastes like ice cream but is twice as nice! Plus, it's ready in just 5 minutes. It's infused with delicate flavors of matcha and banana, and it works with any kind of sweetener or non-dairy milk that you like, so choose your own...
Tomatillo Shakshuka
Shakshuka is one of those recipes that's delicious every single time – it's a baked dish with eggs that are poached in a sauce of tomatoes, onions, and peppers and seasoned with spices. This recipe is my favorite spin on the classic – a tomatillo shakshuka base baked in a cast iron pan with crumbled...
What to Serve for a Persian Breakfast
I'm giving you the full rundown of all the dishes traditionally served in a Persian breakfast, as well as the recipes you can make to recreate this delicious morning feast. Persian breakfast is enjoyed freestyle. You can pick and choose what you want to eat and combine different dishes to make unique bites. The many...
Sarsheer
Sarsheer is a Persian version of thick, fresh cream that's often compared to kaymak, clotted cream, crème fraîche, or mascarpone. It has a creamy, silky consistency and is wonderful on fresh bread like barbari or sangak. If you've yet to enjoy a large dollop of sarsheer on fresh bread with a drizzle of honey, you're...
Matcha Lemonade
Lemonade is a refreshing summer favorite, and this matcha twist takes it to a whole new level. Move over Arnold Palmer, there’s a new iced tea lemonade in town! Matcha lemonade is the best friend of hot afternoons in your garden, days at the beach, and the perfect evening refreshment while dining al fresco. It...
Cauliflower Scallops
The one time I ate scallops, I couldn't help thinking wow, these taste like cooked cauliflower stalks, plus the texture and flavor are so similar! And so this recipe was born – cauliflower scallops. This is the vegan version of your go-to restaurant indulgence. Why this Recipe Works Cauliflower stalks make an excellent dupe for...
Vegetarian Cholent
If you want to enjoy a hearty bowl of cholent without the meat, this Vegetarian Cholent is the answer. Cholent is a savory, slow-cooked Jewish meal invented because cooking is not allowed on Shabbat. The solution was to prepare this dish the night before and slowly simmer it overnight so you can enjoy a warm...
Coconut Macaroons
A delectable dessert and Passover classic, you'll find yourself making these coconut macaroons more than just one week a year. They have that iconic golden outside and soft and chewy texture inside with a delightfully sweet coconut flavor. Plus, I'm showing you how to add a chocolate or matcha drizzle to take your macaroons to...