EasyDessert
Burnt Honey & Sesame Panna Cotta with Crispy Phyllo Shards & Pistachio Dust
Silky, honeyed, with crispy contrast
651 cal · 9g protein · 28 min
Cuisine & diet · 317 recipes
Gluten-Free Middle Eastern-Style Recipes
Gluten-Free dishes in the Middle Eastern idiom — real recipes with macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Easy
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Seared Cauliflower Steaks with Pomegranate Molasses, Pistachios & Crispy Sage Oil
Caramelized, tangy, emerald-dotted
573 cal · 12g protein · 24 min
EasyLunch
Warm Freekeh & Roasted Carrot Bowl with Harissa Yogurt & Crispy Sage
Nutty grain, tender carrot, vibrant sauce
535 cal · 23g protein · 30 min
EasySnack
Crispy Chickpea & Paprika Crisps with Whipped Labneh & Pomegranate
Crunchy, tangy, jewel-like
388 cal · 19g protein · 23 min
EasyIn-between
Roasted Chickpea & Herb Crisp with Lemon Dukkah
Crunchy, savory, portable—the snack that sustains.
291 cal · 12g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Seared Scallop and Charred Romanesco with Pomegranate-Balsamic Emulsion
Diver scallop on a bed of crispy-charred Romanesco, sauce inspired by German-Italian borders
175 cal · 7g protein · 55 min
EasyDinner
Chermoula-Crusted Cod with Charred Romanesco & Pomegranate Tabbouleh
Herb-coated white fish with roasted vegetables and herby grain salad
559 cal · 38g protein · 23 min
EasyLunch
Freekeh Bowl with Roasted Beets, Labneh & Za'atar Oil
Nutty grains, earthy roasted beets, creamy labneh, herb oil
654 cal · 31g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Ciğer Sarması Revisited: Pan-Seared Lamb Liver & Grape Leaf Packets with Pomegranate Molasses Gastrique & Pistachio Crumble
Delicate lamb liver parcels infused with spiced butter, wrapped in charred grape leaves, with a glossy pomegranate reduction
679 cal · 32g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Burnt Garlic & Pomegranate Seed Tart with Whipped Pistachio Ricotta
Herbaceous pastry shell, umami-forward topping, tangy-sweet jeweled finish
903 cal · 21g protein · 36 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Burnt Honey Cones
Nutty, crunchy snack with caramelized sweetness
1043 cal · 51g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedLunch
Chermoula-Crusted Halibut en Papillote with Roasted Beet Salad & Pomegranate Tamarind Reduction
Herb-painted fish steamed in parchment with earthy beetroot and tart-sweet fruit
890 cal · 85g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cured Lamb Loin Crudo with Burnt Fennel Oil, Black Garlic & Charred Okra Crisp
Paper-thin raw lamb dressed with burnt-sweet aromatics and crispy vegetable shards
688 cal · 51g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Çörek Sodalı Yumurta: Crispy Sesame-Crusted Egg Nest with Burnt Walnut Oil, Roasted Tomato Confit & Black Garlic Labneh
Crispy phyllo nest cradles a soft egg yolk, surrounded by charred tomato silk and nutty black garlic whipped labneh
754 cal · 21g protein · 75 min
SophisticatedLunch
Karnıyarık Reinterpreted: Charred Eggplant Boat with Spiced Lamb, Burnt Garlic Paste & Whipped Yogurt Cloud
Whole charred eggplant halves filled with deeply browned lamb, caramelized shallots, and pomegranate molasses sauce
866 cal · 41g protein · 85 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Ezogelin Velouté: Smoked Red Lentil & Walnut Soup with Crispy Sage Crumbles & Burnt Butter Drizzle
Silky Turkish lentil soup elevated with smoked paprika, toasted walnuts, and a luxurious emulsion finish
760 cal · 24g protein · 45 min
EasySnack
Spiced Roasted Chickpeas with Lemon & Thyme
Crispy, crunchy, seasoned legume snack
855 cal · 39g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedDinner
Balık en Papillote Turqu: Whole Branzino in Parchment with Roasted Eggplant Purée, Charred Lemon & Black Garlic Beurre Blanc
Whole branzino steamed in parchment with a silky eggplant purée, finished with burnt-garlic-infused butter sauce
749 cal · 55g protein · 70 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Cod with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze & Charred Romanesco
Flaky white fish, tart-sweet glaze, caramelized vegetable
568 cal · 33g protein · 34 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Spiced Lamb Tartare with Pomegranate, Toasted Almond & Crispy Pita
Raw herb-kissed lamb, tart and bright, textured crunch
390 cal · 18g protein · 26 min
IntermediateDinner
Tagine-Spiced Halibut en Papillote with Charred Fennel & Preserved Lemon Jus
Steamed white fish, aromatic spice packet, bright citrus sauce
412 cal · 38g protein · 38 min
IntermediateSnack
Spiced Chickpea & Pomegranate Seed Energy Bites
Toasted legumes meet tart pomegranate and warm spices
743 cal · 31g protein · 27 min
IntermediateLunch
Spiced Lamb & Green Olive Kibbeh with Labneh-Pomegranate Sauce
Burnished bulgur-and-meat shells filled with warm spiced lamb and brined olives
808 cal · 32g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Rounds with Burnt Chili Oil & Whipped Labneh
Burnished thin-sliced eggplant meets tart whipped yogurt and spiced heat
551 cal · 8g protein · 37 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 30 minutes. The quickest is around 16 minutes and the longest about 57 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic Middle-eastern recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Middle-eastern ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Middle-eastern-style rather than Middle-eastern. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.
Is every recipe here gluten free?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a gluten free diet. We cannot vouch for the brands in your cupboard or for cross-contamination in your kitchen, so check labels as you normally would.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 338 and 991 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
