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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.

Ceviche Rojo with Crispy Corn Tostada, Pomegranate & Cilantro OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Ceviche Rojo with Crispy Corn Tostada, Pomegranate & Cilantro Oil

Raw fish transformed by lime, chile, and architectural presentation

620 cal · 28g protein · 50 min
raw-fishsophisticatedrefined
Crispy Halloumi Fritters with Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze & Pistachio CrumbleEasy
Appetizer

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
vegetarianhigh-proteinmediterranean
Charred Eggplant & Walnut Moutabal with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy SageEasy
Appetizer

Charred Eggplant & Walnut Moutabal with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage

Smoky eggplant purée topped with toasted walnuts, pomegranate molasses, and crispy sage leaves

457 cal · 9g protein · 42 min
veganvegetarianhigh-fiber
Crispy Spiced Cauliflower Fritters with Pomegranate Molasses & Whipped Almond CreamIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Spiced Cauliflower Fritters with Pomegranate Molasses & Whipped Almond Cream

Warm cauliflower beignets with tangy-sweet dip and creamy nut sauce

862 cal · 24g protein · 27 min
vegetariangluten-free
Charred Beet & Whipped Labneh Phyllo ConesIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Beet & Whipped Labneh Phyllo Cones

Crispy phyllo filled with herbed whipped yogurt, roasted beet, pomegranate, and pistachios

428 cal · 12g protein · 38 min
vegetarian
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
Crispy Lamb Kofta Phyllo Cups with Pomegranate Gastrique & Whipped LabnehIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Lamb Kofta Phyllo Cups with Pomegranate Gastrique & Whipped Labneh

Crispy, spiced, with tart-creamy contrast

753 cal · 27g protein · 33 min
gluten-free-optionhigh-protein
Crispy Heirloom Tomato Rounds with Whipped Labneh & Sumac OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Heirloom Tomato Rounds with Whipped Labneh & Sumac Oil

Panko-crusted tomato, crispy sage, pomegranate molasses

583 cal · 16g protein · 22 min
vegetariangluten-free-option30-minute
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
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
Crispy Lentil & Garlic Cakes with Tamarind-Pomegranate Glaze & Pomegranate ArilsIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Lentil & Garlic Cakes with Tamarind-Pomegranate Glaze & Pomegranate Arils

Golden fried cakes of tempered red lentils, crowned with sweet-sour glaze and jewel-like fruit

732 cal · 13g protein · 33 min
veganhigh-fibergluten-free