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Cuisine & diet · 133 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.

Sumac-Dusted Labneh Scramble with Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Za'atar BreadcrumbsEasy
Breakfast

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
high-proteinvegetariangluten-free-option
Zaatar Scrambled Eggs with Labneh & Charred TomatoIntermediate
Breakfast

Zaatar Scrambled Eggs with Labneh & Charred Tomato

Tangy yogurt cheese, sumac-herb eggs, caramelized cherry tomatoes.

457 cal · 21g protein · 20 min
high-protein20-minutemiddle-eastern
Whipped Ricotta with Pomegranate & Burnt Pistachio OilIntermediate
In-between

Whipped Ricotta with Pomegranate & Burnt Pistachio Oil

Creamy, sweet, tangy, and crunchy in one spoon.

687 cal · 21g protein · 14 min
middle-easternhigh-protein
Labneh & Walnut Scramble with Charred Tomato & Sumac OilIntermediate
Breakfast

Labneh & Walnut Scramble with Charred Tomato & Sumac Oil

Creamy eggs folded with tangy cheese, crispy walnuts, burnt-edge tomatoes

474 cal · 21g protein · 20 min
high-proteinvegetarian20-minute
Spiced Chickpea & Pomegranate Brittle with Labneh DipIntermediate
Snack

Spiced Chickpea & Pomegranate Brittle with Labneh Dip

Crunchy, tart, addictively spiced

482 cal · 20g protein · 23 min
vegan-adaptablehigh-protein
Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Crackers with Labneh DipEasy
Snack

Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Crackers with Labneh Dip

Crispy spiced legumes & strained yogurt

430 cal · 20g protein · 30 min
vegan-adaptablehigh-proteinMediterranean
Charred Cauliflower & Pomegranate Salad with Spiced Yogurt DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Cauliflower & Pomegranate Salad with Spiced Yogurt Dressing

Ras el hanout roasted florets, pomegranate molasses, whipped labneh.

531 cal · 20g protein · 43 min
vegetarianhigh-proteinMediterranean
Crispy Halloumi Saganaki with Hot Honey & ThymeEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Halloumi Saganaki with Hot Honey & Thyme

Pan-fried cheese with warm spiced honey, crispy breadcrumbs and oregano

438 cal · 19g protein · 18 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free-option
Zaatar Scrambled Eggs with Roasted Tomato & LabneEasy
Breakfast

Zaatar Scrambled Eggs with Roasted Tomato & Labne

Creamy eggs, herby za'atar crust, cool tangy labne swirl

384 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
vegetarianhigh-protein15-minute
Manakish Breakfast Bowl with Labneh, Dukkah & Charred Tomato ConfitEasy
Breakfast

Manakish Breakfast Bowl with Labneh, Dukkah & Charred Tomato Confit

Creamy labneh, toasted spice blend & slow-roasted tomato on za'atar flatbread crumble

380 cal · 19g protein · 32 min
vegetarianhigh-proteinunder-35-min
Whipped Labneh & Roasted Tomato ToastSophisticated
Breakfast

Whipped Labneh & Roasted Tomato Toast

Creamy yogurt cheese, charred heirloom tomato, crispy sage & sumac

446 cal · 18g protein · 50 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Crispy Kibbeh Tartare Cups with Pomegranate, Sumac & Herb OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Kibbeh Tartare Cups with Pomegranate, Sumac & Herb Oil

Raw spiced lamb, raw bulgur shells, bright pomegranate pop, herbaceous finish

589 cal · 18g protein · 33 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Muhammara Egg Shakshuka with Crispy Sage OilEasy
Breakfast

Muhammara Egg Shakshuka with Crispy Sage Oil

Roasted red pepper & walnut sauce cradling soft eggs, burnt sage finish

574 cal · 18g protein · 40 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free
Harissa-Spiced Shakshuka with Charred Pepper OilIntermediate
Breakfast

Harissa-Spiced Shakshuka with Charred Pepper Oil

Baked eggs in roasted tomato sauce with crispy sage & sumac

560 cal · 17g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-free40-minute
Mücver with Spiced Yogurt and PomegranateEasy
Appetizer

Mücver with Spiced Yogurt and Pomegranate

Crispy zucchini fritters with herbed yogurt and pomegranate molasses

565 cal · 16g protein · 22 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Whipped Labneh & Burnt Honey Toast with Crispy Sage & Walnut DukkahSophisticated
In-between

Whipped Labneh & Burnt Honey Toast with Crispy Sage & Walnut Dukkah

Tangy strained yogurt and caramelized honey on crispy bread with herbed spice crust

637 cal · 16g protein · 40 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Whipped Labneh with Za'atar Oil and Charred TomatoesEasy
Appetizer

Whipped Labneh with Za'atar Oil and Charred Tomatoes

Creamy strained yogurt with spiced herb crust and blistered sweet tomatoes

297 cal · 15g protein · 23 min
vegetariangluten-freehigh-protein
Crispy Kibbeh Nayye Tartare Cups with Pomegranate & Herb OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Kibbeh Nayye Tartare Cups with Pomegranate & Herb Oil

Raw lamb kibbeh in crispy phyllo vessels, pomegranate molasses dressing

591 cal · 15g protein · 40 min
high-proteingrain-free-option
Labneh & Pressed Olive Spread on Warm Pita with Roasted Garlic & Marjoram OilEasy
In-between

Labneh & Pressed Olive Spread on Warm Pita with Roasted Garlic & Marjoram Oil

creamy tangy yogurt with herbed crispy bread

442 cal · 14g protein · 13 min
vegetarianhigh-proteinquick
Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Spiced Yogurt & SumacEasy
Snack

Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Spiced Yogurt & Sumac

Fried chickpea nuggets with cool herbed yogurt dip

515 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
high-proteinvegetarian20-minute
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
Crispy Kibbeh Nayye Tartare Cups with Pomegranate Gastrique & Burnt Garlic OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Kibbeh Nayye Tartare Cups with Pomegranate Gastrique & Burnt Garlic Oil

Raw lamb tartare in crispy bulgur shells with tart-sweet reduction

690 cal · 14g protein · 36 min
paleogluten-freehigh-protein
Spiced Roasted Chickpea & Pomegranate Snack CupEasy
In-between

Spiced Roasted Chickpea & Pomegranate Snack Cup

Crunchy, tangy, naturally sweet—Moroccan spice-market snacking

408 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
high-proteinvegangluten-free
Crispy Pomegranate-Glazed Shrimp Wonton Cups with Green Chili MousseIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Pomegranate-Glazed Shrimp Wonton Cups with Green Chili Mousse

Spiced, fruity, creamy, crisp

448 cal · 13g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-free option