IntermediateLunch
Slow-Roasted Beet & Walnut Salad with Charred Eggplant, Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage
Earthy roasted vegetables with tangy pomegranate and herbal oil
651 cal · 11g protein · 50 min
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.
Intermediate
EasyAppetizer
Berbere Roasted Beet & Whipped Goat Cheese Canapés
Charred beets, creamy cheese & pomegranate-herb oil on grilled bread
724 cal · 26g protein · 28 min
EasySnack
Berbere Roasted Chickpeas
Crunchy, spiced snack with sumac & lemon zest
319 cal · 11g protein · 23 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Branzino & Charred Beet Salad with Walnut-Tahini Dressing
Crispy-skinned fish over earthy roasted beets, creamy Middle Eastern dressing
906 cal · 49g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Sumac-Spiced Almond Milk with Crispy Chickpea Brittle & Candied Lemon Peel
Silken nut beverage, caramelized legume crunch, citrus candy
997 cal · 22g protein · 55 min
EasySnack
Crispy Halloumi & Pomegranate Arils with Sumac Dukkah
Warm squeaky cheese with tart pomegranate and spiced nut crust
676 cal · 32g protein · 18 min
EasyBreakfast
Sumac-Dusted Labneh Scramble with Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Za'atar Breadcrumbs
tangy strained yogurt eggs with slow-roasted tomatoes and herbed crisps
402 cal · 22g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedLunch
Chilli-Crusted Branzino Escabeche with Charred Summer Vegetables & Pomegranate Molasses Syrup
Pan-seared fish with Kashmiri chilli crust, warm-then-cooled pickling, glossy reduction
971 cal · 65g protein · 55 min
EasyDinner
Sumac-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Lemon & Green Olives
Whole fish baked in parchment with tangy olives, fresh herbs, and a crimson sumac crust
594 cal · 43g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Cubes with Fig & Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Fried squeaky cheese with warm figs and tangy-sweet pomegranate glaze
880 cal · 34g protein · 15 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Chicken Tabbouleh with Pomegranate & Crispy Shallots
Herb-bright bulgur salad with charred lemon chicken, pomegranate arils, and golden fried shallots
851 cal · 61g protein · 23 min
EasySnack
Muhammara Crudités with Roasted Chickpeas
Spiced walnut-pomegranate dip with cool cucumber and roasted chickpea crunch
632 cal · 19g protein · 13 min
IntermediateIn-between
Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey, Crushed Pistachios & Sumac Crackers
Creamy, tangy cheese cloud with sweet-spicy heat
616 cal · 19g protein · 13 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Halloumi Wedges with Charred Lemon & Oregano Oil
Golden, squeaky cheese with bright citrus fire
649 cal · 27g protein · 17 min
SophisticatedDessert
Saffron & Rose Panna Cotta with Burnt Honey Tuile, Pistachio Dust & Pomegranate Pearls
Silken custard infused with precious spices, crispy caramelized wafer, toasted nuts, bright arils
911 cal · 18g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce, Charred Onion & Pomegranate Molasses Caramel
Thick-cut cauliflower, spiced walnut reduction, deeply caramelized alliums, tart glaze
1291 cal · 20g protein · 110 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crisped Lamb Kibbeh with Burnt Walnut-Date Filling, Labne Dome & Black Garlic Oil
Spiced bulgur-meat shell, roasted fruit-nut interior, cultured yogurt, smoky oil
1228 cal · 31g protein · 105 min
EasyLunch
Chermoula Chicken & Roasted Carrot Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Herb-marinated chicken, sweet roasted carrots, tart pomegranate glaze
381 cal · 24g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Teff Flatbread with Roasted Beet Hummus & Charred Lemon-Herb Oil
Crispy Ethiopian flatbread, creamy beet dip, finishing oil with preserved lemon
816 cal · 18g protein · 70 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Grilled Octopus & Charred Radicchio with Black Garlic Emulsion & Pomegranate Molasses
Smoky tentacles, bitter greens, umami depth, fruity-sour finish
608 cal · 36g protein · 35 min
EasySnack
Crispy Feta & Olive Fritters with Pomegranate-Thyme Dipping Oil
Salty-briny mouthfuls, jeweled with pomegranate arils
663 cal · 9g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Fried Halloumi with Pomegranate & Dukkah
Squeaky warm cheese with nutty spice and jeweled pomegranate
549 cal · 30g protein · 10 min
IntermediateSnack
Spiced Roasted Chickpea & Almond Cluster
toasted legumes and nuts with warm spice oil
657 cal · 21g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Heirloom Tomato & Black Bean Salad with Crispy Halloumi
Warm tomatoes, ají rojo vinaigrette, toasted pumpkin seeds, and fried halloumi wedges
800 cal · 40g protein · 50 min