SophisticatedLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Freekeh, Pomegranate & Sumac Vinaigrette
Smoky cheese and caramelized stone fruit with nutty grain and tart pomegranate
1188 cal · 48g protein · 60 min
Cuisine & diet · 132 recipes
High-Protein Middle Eastern-Style Recipes
High-Protein 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.
Sophisticated
EasyBreakfast
Menemen with Crispy Halloumi & Charred Tomato Oil
Silky scrambled eggs with peppers, tomatoes, and browned halloumi cubes
730 cal · 45g protein · 22 min
EasyLunch
Charred Halloumi & White Bean Salad with Herb Oil
Warm salty cheese with creamy beans, roasted vegetables and oregano dressing
849 cal · 45g protein · 20 min
EasyBreakfast
Charred Halloumi & Blood Orange Scramble with Crispy Sage Oil
Salty cheese, citrus brightness, herbaceous heat
818 cal · 44g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Halloumi Salatim with Burnt Lemon Tahini & Charred Spring Vegetables
Squeaky cheese, vibrant vegetable medley, smoky citrus dressing
991 cal · 44g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedDinner
Tandoori-Spiced Swordfish en Papillote with Charred Spring Onion, Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Kale Oil
Steam-kissed sword fish punctuated by sharp-sweet molasses and mineral garlic oil
1095 cal · 44g protein · 43 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Halibut & Chermoula with Roasted Beet Tabbouleh
Pan-seared white fish with cilantro-herb sauce and warm grain salad
990 cal · 43g protein · 35 min
EasyBreakfast
Za'atar-Crusted Halloumi Toast with Sumac Tomatoes & Labneh
Crispy cheese on herbed sourdough with bright pickled tomatoes
815 cal · 43g protein · 20 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
EasyBreakfast
Sumac-Crusted Halloumi with Burnt Honey Labneh & Charred Apricots
Salty cheese with warm stone fruit and spiced yogurt cream
824 cal · 42g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Sumac-Grilled Mackerel & Charred Green Onion Bibimbap
Flaky oily fish atop sizzling rice with kimchi, sesame greens, and gochujang swirl
1081 cal · 42g protein · 33 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Salad with Pomegranate & Crispy Sage
Warm squeaky cheese over roasted vegetables with pomegranate-walnut dressing
1202 cal · 42g protein · 34 min
IntermediateDinner
Harissa-Rubbed Lionfish with Roasted Sorghum & Black Garlic Oil
Spiced white fish with ancient grain pilaf
957 cal · 42g protein · 38 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Beet Fattoush with Pomegranate & Tahini-Lime Dressing
Warm, earthy, with tart-creamy contrast
1013 cal · 40g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Kofta Phyllo Tartlets with Pomegranate Gastrique, Whipped Labneh & Burnt Walnut Crumb
Spiced lamb hidden in golden pastry pockets, opened at fork
1124 cal · 38g protein · 70 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Halloumi & Burnt Lemon Fattoush with Pomegranate-Tahini Drizzle
warm salty cheese over herbed greens with smoky citrus dressing
908 cal · 38g protein · 22 min
EasyBreakfast
Menemen with Charred Tomato, Crispy Halloumi & Fresh Dill Oil
Silken scrambled eggs Turkish-style with charred vegetables and salty cheese
760 cal · 38g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedLunch
Saffron-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Charred Fennel, Black Olive & Pomegranate Jus
Fall-apart meat with aromatic braise and jeweled glaze
946 cal · 38g protein · 140 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shallot & Mitmita-Spiced Shrimp Cornets with Labneh
Golden frico cornets filled with paprika-chili shrimp and whipped yogurt cheese
349 cal · 38g protein · 28 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Lamb Kibbeh Nayye with Grilled Tomato & Walnut Tapenade
Raw lamb tartare, aromatic mint, burnt-honey finish
760 cal · 38g protein · 27 min
IntermediateLunch
Wood-Fired Lamb Köfte Salad with Charred Radicchio & Pomegranate-Walnut Dressing
Grilled spiced lamb patties over bitter greens with crispy bread salad and pomegranate molasses
984 cal · 36g protein · 33 min
EasyBreakfast
Menemen with Green Chili Oil & Crispy Halloumi
Turkish scrambled eggs with charred tomato, cumin & fried cheese
571 cal · 36g protein · 20 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
EasyLunch
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush
Warm breaded halloumi, bitter greens, herbs, crispy pita shards, tart lemon-tahini dressing
827 cal · 35g protein · 20 min