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Cuisine & diet · 182 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.

Saffron & Sumac Panna Cotta with Burnt Honey & Crispy Phyllo CrackleIntermediate
Dessert

Saffron & Sumac Panna Cotta with Burnt Honey & Crispy Phyllo Crackle

Silky spiced custard, dark honey caramel, shattered pastry

749 cal · 15g protein · 32 min
vegetariangluten-free (phyllo substitute available)
Whole Roasted Branzino with Za'atar, Pomegranate & Herbed CouscousIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Za'atar, Pomegranate & Herbed Couscous

Whole fish, spiced herb crust, fruity glaze, fluffy pearl couscous pilaf

1062 cal · 61g protein · 45 min
high-proteinpescatariangluten-free (couscous substitute)
Pomegranate-Sumac Gazpacho Shot with Crispy Phyllo ShardSophisticated
In-between

Pomegranate-Sumac Gazpacho Shot with Crispy Phyllo Shard

Chilled, tangy, and naturally sweet—served as a palate-cleansing sip

212 cal · 1g protein · 20 min
vegangluten-freeraw
Labneh Sunrise with Charred Apricot, Crispy Halloumi & Za'atar OilSophisticated
Breakfast

Labneh Sunrise with Charred Apricot, Crispy Halloumi & Za'atar Oil

Tangy labneh, caramelized stone fruit, salty cheese and toasted spice

688 cal · 37g protein · 27 min
vegetariangluten-free
Crispy Turmeric-Cured Halloumi with Burnt Honey, Pomegranate & Pistachio CrumbleIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Turmeric-Cured Halloumi with Burnt Honey, Pomegranate & Pistachio Crumble

Pan-seared cheese with caramelized honey, jeweled seeds, and crushed nuts

646 cal · 29g protein · 22 min
vegetariangluten-freeno-cook-option-available
Sesame & Sumac Crackers with Whipped Almond Dip & Charred DatesIntermediate
In-between

Sesame & Sumac Crackers with Whipped Almond Dip & Charred Dates

Crispy seed crackers with warm, spiced almond purée and caramelized fruit

1102 cal · 30g protein · 24 min
vegangluten-freeno-cook-option
Harissa-Browned Butter Shakshuka with Crispy Phyllo ShardsIntermediate
Breakfast

Harissa-Browned Butter Shakshuka with Crispy Phyllo Shards

Baked eggs in spiced tomato sauce with shattered phyllo crisps

609 cal · 20g protein · 34 min
Mediterraneangluten-free-optionquick
Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip with Charred Bread & Pomegranate MolassesEasy
Appetizer

Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip with Charred Bread & Pomegranate Molasses

Muhammara's easier, brighter cousin

526 cal · 12g protein · 18 min
veganvegetariangluten-free-optional
Cucumber, Mint & Lemon Water with Crispy Flatbread ThinsEasy
In-between

Cucumber, Mint & Lemon Water with Crispy Flatbread Thins

Refreshing, hydrating, herbaceous interlude

100 cal · 2g protein · 11 min
vegangluten-free-optionalhydrating
Burnt Orange & Za'atar Halloumi Skewers with Charred Lemon AioliEasy
Appetizer

Burnt Orange & Za'atar Halloumi Skewers with Charred Lemon Aioli

Crispy cheese, smoky spice, tangy citrus dip

737 cal · 27g protein · 16 min
vegetariangluten-free30-minutehigh-protein
Crispy Phyllo Nests with Spiced Goat Cheese, Burnt Honey & Pomegranate Molasses GlazeSophisticated
Snack

Crispy Phyllo Nests with Spiced Goat Cheese, Burnt Honey & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze

Shattered pastry cups, tangy cheese, reduced syrups, pomegranate arils

682 cal · 17g protein · 60 min
vegetariangluten-free (with GF phyllo)
Whipped Labneh & Crispy Halloumi Sunrise with Charred Tomato Confit & Dukkah OilSophisticated
Breakfast

Whipped Labneh & Crispy Halloumi Sunrise with Charred Tomato Confit & Dukkah Oil

Strained yogurt, golden cheese, slow-roasted tomatoes, toasted nut-seed blend

868 cal · 51g protein · 70 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free
Grilled Peach & Labneh Crostini with Crispy Sage OilEasy
In-between

Grilled Peach & Labneh Crostini with Crispy Sage Oil

Creamy strained yogurt on crackly bread, warm caramelized stone fruit

550 cal · 15g protein · 17 min
vegetarianquickmediterraneangluten-free-option
Charred Branzino & Slow-Roasted Beet Tabbouleh with Pomegranate Molasses, Pistachios & Crispy SageSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Branzino & Slow-Roasted Beet Tabbouleh with Pomegranate Molasses, Pistachios & Crispy Sage

Whole fish, roasted beetroot bulghur salad, tart molasses dressing, toasted nuts

1220 cal · 75g protein · 105 min
gluten-free (with gluten-free bulgur)high-proteindairy-free
Crispy Chickpea & Pomegranate Granola CupsEasy
Snack

Crispy Chickpea & Pomegranate Granola Cups

Crunchy, spiced, naturally sweet hand snack

329 cal · 12g protein · 5 min
veganno-cook5-minutegluten-free
Muhammara Egg Cups with Crispy Sage Oil & PomegranateEasy
Appetizer

Muhammara Egg Cups with Crispy Sage Oil & Pomegranate

Silky roasted red pepper dip cradling a jammy egg, topped with herbaceous oil

616 cal · 15g protein · 18 min
vegetariangluten-freehigh-fat
Fattoush with Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate MolassesEasy
Lunch

Fattoush with Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate Molasses

Crispy salad with warm salty cheese and bright pomegranate punch

809 cal · 34g protein · 18 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free-adaptable
Toasted Chickpea & Sumac BrittleEasy
Snack

Toasted Chickpea & Sumac Brittle

Crispy, tangy, addictive snack crackling with spice

281 cal · 10g protein · 17 min
vegangluten-freehigh-fiber
Orange Blossom & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Pomegranate Gel & Candied PeelIntermediate
Dessert

Orange Blossom & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Pomegranate Gel & Candied Peel

Silken cream perfumed with North African florals, jewelled with tart fruit

719 cal · 15g protein · 28 min
vegetariangluten-freeintermediate
Crispy Phyllo Cups with Spiced Lamb, Roasted Beet & Horseradish CreamSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Phyllo Cups with Spiced Lamb, Roasted Beet & Horseradish Cream

Shattered pastry, warm lamb, cool foam

1238 cal · 33g protein · 57 min
gluten-free-adaptable
Za'atar-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel & Preserved Lemon JusSophisticated
Lunch

Za'atar-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel & Preserved Lemon Jus

Whole fish, parchment steam, Levantine spice crust

929 cal · 67g protein · 42 min
gluten-free-adaptablehigh-protein
Freekeh & Burrata Scramble with Burnt Orange & Crispy Sage OilSophisticated
Breakfast

Freekeh & Burrata Scramble with Burnt Orange & Crispy Sage Oil

Toasted green wheat, creamy burrata, charred citrus

882 cal · 40g protein · 50 min
vegetariangluten-free-adaptable
Rose & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Candied Lemon, Crispy Wafers & Pomegranate GelSophisticated
Dessert

Rose & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Candied Lemon, Crispy Wafers & Pomegranate Gel

Silk Persian custard with floral-nutty elegance and jeweled garnish

412 cal · 7g protein · 32 min
gluten-freevegetarian
Crispy Phyllo Cups with Spiced Lamb, Roasted Squash & Pomegranate-Tahini DrizzleSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Phyllo Cups with Spiced Lamb, Roasted Squash & Pomegranate-Tahini Drizzle

Shatteringly light pastry shells with warm spiced meat and sweet autumn squash

546 cal · 14g protein · 46 min
gluten-free-optionhigh-protein