EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
salty-squeaky cheese, caramelized fruit, pomegranate pop
718 cal · 35g protein · 22 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.
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EasyAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Fritters with Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze & Pistachio Crumble
Golden-fried cheese discs with tart-sweet glaze, crushed pistachios and crispy sage leaves
1025 cal · 35g protein · 24 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Eggplant Salad with Pomegranate & Pistachio
Squeaky cheese & smoky eggplant over herbed greens, jeweled with pomegranate seeds
836 cal · 35g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino & Charred Cauliflower
Whole fillet, brown butter, pomegranate molasses, crispy chickpeas
715 cal · 35g protein · 55 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Green Bean Salad with Charred Lemon Vinaigrette
Squeaky salty cheese, tender beans, bright citrus dressing
927 cal · 35g protein · 25 min
EasyLunch
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush with Burnt Lemon Tahini
Crispy cheese over Levantine salad with charred bread, tangy-nutty dressing
772 cal · 35g protein · 35 min
EasyLunch
Charred Halloumi & Roasted Beet Fattoush with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Pita
Warm squeaky cheese, golden beetroot & shattered flatbread in a tart vinaigrette
738 cal · 34g protein · 35 min
EasyLunch
Fattoush with Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate Molasses
Crispy salad with warm salty cheese and bright pomegranate punch
809 cal · 34g protein · 18 min
EasyLunch
Turkish Tomato & Bulgur Salad with Grilled Halloumi
Kofte-spiced bulgur meets charred cheese and fresh herbs
810 cal · 32g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Crispy Chickpea & Yogurt Spread on Toasted Bread
Warm spiced chickpeas on creamy labneh and sourdough
714 cal · 32g protein · 25 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Roasted Stone Fruit Salad with Pomegranate Molasses
warm squeaky cheese with charred peaches, wild greens, and tart pomegranate glaze
713 cal · 32g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Cups with Spiced Lamb, Pomegranate & Tahini Yogurt
Shattered pastry shells holding warm, herbed North African lamb
686 cal · 32g protein · 44 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Menemen with Crispy Halloumi, Charred Pepper & Sumac Oil
Turkish scrambled eggs elevated with browned cheese and finishing fire
576 cal · 32g protein · 40 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
IntermediateBreakfast
Whipped Labneh & Za'atar Crust Eggs with Charred Tomato Oil
strained yogurt, sumac-dusted toast, crispy sage
645 cal · 31g protein · 23 min
IntermediateLunch
Spiced Lamb Meatball & Charred Pepper Salad with Pomegranate & Labne
Intermediate braise meets bold vegetable work
655 cal · 31g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Whipped Labneh Tartine with Burnt Honey, Crispy Saganaki & Charred Stone Fruit
Creamy labne foundation layered with golden fried halloumi and caramelized apricots
922 cal · 31g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Cups with Spiced Lamb, Pomegranate Molasses & Whipped Feta
Shattered phyllo, warm spiced meat, cool tart cheese
992 cal · 30g protein · 33 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Chicken Liver Kafta with Pomegranate Molasses & Pine Nut Yogurt
Spiced ground liver patties pan-seared golden, served with tangy yogurt
578 cal · 30g protein · 22 min
EasySnack
Stone Fruit & Whipped Labneh Crostini with Crispy Prosciutto
Tangy labneh, grilled peaches and nectarines, salty prosciutto crisps
692 cal · 30g protein · 25 min
IntermediateIn-between
Grilled Halloumi with Charred Radicchio, Balsamic & Toasted Hazelnut
Squeaky cheese, bitter greens, sweet-tart reduction, crunch
724 cal · 29g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedDinner
Spiced Lamb Shoulder Chops with Charred Eggplant Purée & Green Olive-Pomegranate Couscous
Thick-cut lamb, pan-seared & aromatic, over silky eggplant & jeweled grain pilaf
1094 cal · 29g protein · 53 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Lamb Loin with Burnt Garlic Jus, Cracked Wheat & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Tender pink lamb with nutty grain, glossy reduction & pomegranate brightness
1171 cal · 29g protein · 70 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Labneh & Green Herb Scramble with Crispy Pita Chips
creamy strained yogurt with eggs, spring herbs & sumac toast
492 cal · 29g protein · 20 min