IntermediateAppetizer
Spiced Lamb Tartare with Pomegranate, Pine Nut & Crispy Pita Shards
Raw, punchy, aromatic—Middle Eastern kibbeh reimagined
346 cal · 21g protein · 27 min
Cuisine & meal · 83 recipes
Middle Eastern-Style Appetizer Recipes
Middle Eastern-inspired appetizer ideas with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Lamb & Apricot Pastilla Cigars with Pomegranate-Harissa Dip
Phyllo, warm spice, pistachios & pomegranate molasses
281 cal · 9g protein · 42 min
EasyAppetizer
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
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
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Cups with Spiced Lamb, Roasted Beet & Horseradish Cream
Shattered pastry, warm lamb, cool foam
1238 cal · 33g protein · 57 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
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
SophisticatedAppetizer
Whipped Feta & Charred Cherry Tomato Tartlets with Crispy Phyllo, Za'atar Oil & Fresh Dill
Creamy cheese, blistered tomatoes, crispy pastry shells
587 cal · 14g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Berbere Roasted Beet & Whipped Goat Cheese Canapés
Charred beets, creamy cheese & pomegranate-herb oil on grilled bread
724 cal · 26g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Spiced Cauliflower with Burnt Pomegranate & Whipped Feta
Charred, sweet-tart, creamy—a vegetable showstopper
618 cal · 13g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Freekeh Cakes with Whipped Beet Purée, Tangy Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage Oil
nutty grain patties with earthy roasted beet cream
814 cal · 23g protein · 43 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
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 Eggplant Rolls with Spiced Lamb, Burnt Chili & Labneh
Caramelized eggplant, warm spiced lamb ragù, cool tangy yogurt
616 cal · 24g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Rounds with Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce & Toasted Sesame Oil
Tender interior, shattering crust, sweet-tart depth
551 cal · 6g protein · 31 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Tomato & Herb Salsa with Crispy Pita Chips
Smoky tomato, herb-forward dip, crunchy carriers
295 cal · 7g protein · 17 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Delicata Squash Crudo with Pomegranate Molasses, Crispy Chickpeas & Whipped Labne with Za'atar Oil
Raw and charred squash with tangy whipped cheese, tart pomegranate depth, and crunchy chickpeas
1043 cal · 36g protein · 65 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Korean-Braised Short Rib & Sesame Wonton Crisps with Pomegranate Glaze
Tender braised beef in crispy wontons, glazed with pomegranate and sesame seed crackle
423 cal · 23g protein · 43 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Cigars Filled with Spiced Squash, Ricotta & Pomegranate Seeds
Shatteringly crispy pastry rolls stuffed with creamy-sweet-tangy autumn filling
535 cal · 12g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Fritters with Spiced Yogurt & Black Garlic Oil
Golden-fried eggplant rounds with cooling yogurt and umami drizzle
847 cal · 19g protein · 37 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Cauliflower Wedges with Pomegranate-Tahini & Crispy Chickpea Dukkah
Oven-roasted vegetable with Middle Eastern spice crust
756 cal · 22g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi & Walnut Cones
Fried cheese, burnt honey, crispy walnut dust & sumac oil
959 cal · 23g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Wedges with Fig Molasses & Thyme Oil
Golden, squeaky cheese with sweet-tart depth and herbaceous oil—unexpected, craveable
575 cal · 25g protein · 11 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Corn Tortilla & Roasted Beet Stacks with Charred Avocado Crema & Pomegranate Molasses
Layered texture—shattered tortilla, earthy beet, silky avocado, bitter-sweet glaze—in one sophisticated bite
757 cal · 7g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Chicken Skin with Tamarind & Pomegranate
Shards of crackling chicken skin with sweet-sour tamarind glaze and jewel-like pomegranate
295 cal · 11g protein · 50 min