8 Must-Try Vegetarian Dishes In Abu Dhabi

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1. Falafel  

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, mixed with herbs and spices, then deep-fried. It's often served in pita bread with tahini sauce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. 

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2. Hummus with Flatbread 

Hummus is a classic Middle Eastern dip made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Enjoy it with warm flatbread for a delicious and healthy snack. 

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3. Moutabal  

Moutabal is a smoky eggplant dip that is similar to baba ganoush. It's made with roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. It's typically served as a dip with bread or pita. 

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4. Vegetarian Mezze Platter 

Explore a variety of vegetarian small dishes with a mezze platter. It often includes stuffed grape leaves (dolma), tabbouleh, olives, and different dips. 

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5. Vegetarian Shawarma 

Look for a vegetarian version of the popular shawarma, made with grilled or roasted vegetables, tahini sauce, and wrapped in flatbread. It offers a tasty alternative to the meat-based original. 

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6. Manakeesh 

Manakeesh is a traditional Lebanese flatbread topped with various ingredients. Opt for a vegetarian version with toppings like za'atar (a mixture of herbs and spices) or cheese. 

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7. Vegetarian Tagine 

Tagine is a slow-cooked stew, and a vegetarian version might include a mix of vegetables, chickpeas, and aromatic spices. It's often served with couscous or bread. 

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8. Stuffed Vine Leaves    

Stuffed vine leaves, known as Warak Enab or Dolma, are grape leaves filled with a mixture of rice, pine nuts, and herbs. They are typically served as an appetizer or part of a mezze platter. 

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