EasyAppetizer
Mücver with Spiced Yogurt and Pomegranate
Crispy zucchini fritters with herbed yogurt and pomegranate molasses
565 cal · 16g protein · 22 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.
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IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Spiced Chickpea Fritters with Charred Eggplant Purée & Pomegranate Oil
Crunchy-creamy, spiced warmth, tart finish
824 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Saganaki with Hot Honey & Thyme
Pan-fried cheese with warm spiced honey, crispy breadcrumbs and oregano
438 cal · 19g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Burnt Aubergine Dip with Pomegranate & Crispy Breadcrumbs
Charred eggplant purée with pomegranate molasses, topped with toasted breadcrumbs and crispy shallot oil.
520 cal · 10g protein · 36 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Okra Fritters with Mint-Coconut Yogurt & Pomegranate Glaze
Golden-fried okra coins with cooling yogurt and tart-sweet finish
726 cal · 19g protein · 31 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Baked Beet & Labneh Tartlets with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Phyllo cups, whipped lemon labneh, roasted beet rounds, sumac.
373 cal · 7g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Beet and Crispy Tortilla Chip Salad with Cotija and Pomegranate Molasses
Warm roasted beets with pomegranate molasses glaze, crispy tortilla shards, tangy cheese, and toasted seeds
823 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant Caviar with Whipped Labneh, Burnt Garlic & Pomegranate Oil
Smoky roasted eggplant dip crowned with herbed labneh, crispy garlic chips, and pomegranate-chili oil
351 cal · 8g protein · 33 min
EasyAppetizer
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
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Triangles with Whipped Goat Cheese & Pomegranate Molasses
shatteringly crisp pastry, tangy cheese, and a whisper of pomegranate
829 cal · 20g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Fritters with Charred Lime Crema & Roasted Serrano Salsa
Golden fried cheese with cooling herbed crema and bright chile sauce
960 cal · 40g protein · 35 min
EasyAppetizer
Quick Whipped Herbed Ricotta with Sumac Tomato & Crispy Bread
Creamy, tart, alive—the dinner-party opener
386 cal · 14g protein · 18 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
EasyAppetizer
Berbere-Roasted Carrot Rounds with Whipped Labneh, Pomegranate & Crispy Chickpea Oil
Charred rounds of heirloom carrot with creamy whipped labneh and a garlic-chickpea oil drizzle
280 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dumplings with Walnut-Cilantro Oil
Crispy-fried wontons filled with spiced eggplant and pomegranate pearls
828 cal · 12g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Brik Pastry Triangles with Spiced Lamb, Pine Nut & Egg
Shattered phyllo, warm yolk, pomegranate molasses & fresh herbs
548 cal · 24g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Cone with Spiced Carrot, Chermoula & Whipped Ricotta
Delicate phyllo work, roasted vegetable precision, herbaceous sauce
490 cal · 10g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Callaloo Fritter with Scotch Bonnet Aioli & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Herb-studded vegetable fritter with a spicy, creamy dip and sweet-tart glaze
940 cal · 9g protein · 27 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Melanzane Ripiene in Cartoccio with Burrata, Pine Nut Cream & Pomegranate Arils
Eggplant parcels en papillote revealing creamy burrata, toasted pine nut sauce and jeweled pomegranate
624 cal · 19g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Fried Halloumi with Charred Apricot & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Sweet-salty, smoky, utterly original—12 minutes, one skillet.
536 cal · 26g protein · 15 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dip with Crispy Spiced Chickpea Toasts
Smoky baingan bharta meets jeweled pomegranate and whole-grain crunch
682 cal · 18g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Fattoush Phyllo Cones with Whipped Goat Cheese, Pomegranate & Burnt Garlic Oil
Herbaceous salad meets Middle Eastern pastry in a playful hand-held bite
827 cal · 21g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Grilled Lamb Carpaccio with Charred Eggplant Purée, Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage Oil
Raw meets cooked, creamy meets bright—a composed Turkish study in contrast
725 cal · 8g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crevettes Rôties aux Épices Douces, Chanterelles & Beurre de Miso Noir
Pan-roasted prawns with sumac, fennel pollen, wild mushrooms & miso brown butter
443 cal · 13g protein · 30 min