Mezze magic

Vegetables take centre stage in these punchy, palate-awakening recipes from plant-powered restaurant Bubala

SERVES 4-6 PREP 20 mins COOK 2 hrs EASY 3 tbsp olive oil, plus a drizzle1 large onion, finely chopped2 large garlic cloves, crushed10g ginger, peeled and gratedor finely chopped400g lamb mince2 tsp gr

By Pary Baban Makes 8-10 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 15 mins 250g fine bulgur wheat, washed and drained2 tomatoes, chopped1 onion, peeled and finely dicedA bunch of chopped fresh parsley100g chopped spring

SERVES 4-6 PREP 25 mins plus cooling and at least 1 hr chilling COOK 2 hrs 15 mins MORE EFFORT ❄ 2 tbsp ras el hanout1 lemon, zested4 garlic cloves, crushed6 tbsp olive oil4 lamb shanks (about 1.5kg)2

By Natasha and Yasime Tourabi Serves 2-4 | Prep 5 mins 200g cucumber200g plain soya yoghurt½ tsp toasted ground cumin¼ tsp salt1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped 1 Peel a

A new cookbook selects recipes with beneficial herbs and plants from top chefs, for dishes that are as delicious as they are health-giving. That’s culinary magic