Lynn wrote on Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:03:37 -0800 (PST):

> On Nov 15, 9:21 am, "TammyM" > wrote:
>> "Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in
>> message
>>
>> ...
>>
> >> TammyM wrote:
>>
> >>> And a very interesting combination. You'll think I'm
> >>> looney, but I thought it was delicious.
>>
> >>> Sauteed a minced clove of garlic in a smidge of oil in a
> >>> non-stick pan (watching my girlish figure these days).
> >>> Added about 1/4 cup of finely chopped carrots (leftover
> >>> from salads the past coupla days), and a handful of
> >>> garbanzo beans (ditto). Stirred about for a minute or so.
> >>> Added ... oh ... I dunno ... about 3 cups of spinach
> >>> leaves, 3 tablespoons or so of chopped tomato, and a
> >>> sprinkling of salt. Let it wilt down slightly, then added
> >>> a good dose of cumin. More wiltage. Then a couple of
> >>> smallish cubes of feta cheese, and a few pomegranate
> >>> seeds.
>>
> >>> It. Was. Wonderful. The combination of flavor/texture
> >>> was terrific. Low cal, high nutrition. Works for me.
>>
> >> If you have leftovers, you might try adding a tiny bit of
> >> cinnamon. What you've got is a quasi-Lebanese flavor
> >> combination, and cinnamon ought to enhance it.
>>
> >> Bob
>>
>> Leftovers? No way, I scarfed it all up. But funny you
>> should mention: before I got off my duff to make dinner, I was
>> reading one of my favorite newer cookbooks, "A Fistful of
>> Lentils" of Syrian Jewish cooking. I was inspired. But also
>> had to contend with what was in the fridge. Next time, I
>> might add pine nuts. These are NEVER Musgovian chez moi, but
>> I always keep them on hand. The Syrian Jewish cookbook has
>> many recipes that use them.
>>
>> Now I have some Musgovian pomegranate seeds that are goind to
>> wend their way into an Iranian dish at some point this
>> weekend. Which reminds me: must soak rice.
>>

Indeed interesting! I live and learn since I thought Musgovian was the
adjective from Moscow.

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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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