Lebanese cuisine

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Lebanese cuisine is a Mediterranean culinary tradition known for its abundant use of fresh vegetables, grains, olive oil, herbs, and grilled meats, featuring dishes like hummus, tabbouleh, kibbeh, and mezze.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf cuisine
national cuisine
characteristic abundant use of vegetables and grains
emphasis on freshness
use of grilled meats
use of olive oil instead of animal fats
wide variety of mezze dishes
countryOfOrigin Lebanon
culturalSignificance central to Lebanese social gatherings
important part of Lebanese hospitality
dietaryPattern includes many vegetarian dishes
often considered healthy Mediterranean diet
hasCourse main course grilled meats
mezze
pastries and desserts
rice and stew dishes
influencedBy Mediterranean cuisine
partOf Eastern Mediterranean cuisine
Levantine cuisine
Middle Eastern cuisine
servedWith flatbread
servesDish arak
baba ghanoush
baklava
falafel
fattoush
hummus
kafta
kibbeh
kibbeh nayyeh
knefeh
labneh
maamoul
manakish
mouhalabieh
mujaddara
sfiha
shawarma
shish taouk
tabbouleh
warak enab
sharesDishesWith Jordanian cuisine
Palestinian cuisine
Syrian cuisine
typicalSpice allspice
cinnamon
sumac
zaatar
usesIngredient bulgur wheat
chicken
chickpeas
fish
fresh herbs
fresh vegetables
garlic
lamb
lemon juice
olive oil
pita bread
sesame paste
yogurt

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Lebanese American
associatedWithCuisine

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