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Cuisine & meal · 61 recipes

Middle Eastern-Style Lunch Recipes

Middle Eastern-inspired lunch 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.

Turkish Tomato & Bulgur Salad with Grilled HalloumiEasy
Lunch

Turkish Tomato & Bulgur Salad with Grilled Halloumi

Kofte-spiced bulgur meets charred cheese and fresh herbs

810 cal · 32g protein · 22 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free-optional
Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon Salad with PomegranateEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon Salad with Pomegranate

Salty-sweet, charred, refreshing—summer's perfect tension

738 cal · 32g protein · 18 min
vegetariangluten-free20-minute
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Pomegranate VinaigretteEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

salty-squeaky cheese, caramelized fruit, pomegranate pop

718 cal · 35g protein · 22 min
vegetarianhigh-proteincalcium-rich
Tonnetto al Forno with Charred Radicchio, Pine Nuts & Pomegranate Molasses GastriqueIntermediate
Lunch

Tonnetto al Forno with Charred Radicchio, Pine Nuts & Pomegranate Molasses Gastrique

Herb-crusted seared yellowtail with bitter greens, crispy breadcrumbs and sweet-sour gastrique

951 cal · 52g protein · 35 min
high-proteinpescatariangluten-free
Roasted Eggplant & Pomegranate Caponata RigatoniIntermediate
Lunch

Roasted Eggplant & Pomegranate Caponata Rigatoni

Whole-grain pasta with charred vegetables, pomegranate molasses and torn ricotta salata

956 cal · 26g protein · 50 min
vegetarianitalian
Kafta-Spiced Fish Crudo with Charred Fennel, Pomegranate & Crispy BreadcrumbsIntermediate
Lunch

Kafta-Spiced Fish Crudo with Charred Fennel, Pomegranate & Crispy Breadcrumbs

Raw white fish carpaccio with warm spiced breadcrumbs

488 cal · 29g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionintermediate
Charred Sword Fish Salad with Pomegranate & Black Garlic OilIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Sword Fish Salad with Pomegranate & Black Garlic Oil

Seared swordfish over warm freekeh with bitter greens and tart pomegranate

940 cal · 54g protein · 43 min
high-proteinomega-3-richgluten-free
Charred Beet & Paneer Salad with Pomegranate-Lime Dressing & Toasted PistachiosIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Beet & Paneer Salad with Pomegranate-Lime Dressing & Toasted Pistachios

Earthy beets and creamy paneer with bright citrus and jeweled pomegranate

871 cal · 26g protein · 30 min
vegetarianhigh-protein30-minute
Charred Halibut & Chermoula with Roasted Beet TabboulehIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Halibut & Chermoula with Roasted Beet Tabbouleh

Pan-seared white fish with cilantro-herb sauce and warm grain salad

990 cal · 43g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-free option
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Beet Fattoush with Pomegranate & Tahini-Lime DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Charred Beet Fattoush with Pomegranate & Tahini-Lime Dressing

Warm, earthy, with tart-creamy contrast

1013 cal · 40g protein · 28 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Grilled Halloumi & Roasted Stone Fruit Salad with Pomegranate MolassesEasy
Lunch

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
high-proteinvegetariangluten-free
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Salad with Pomegranate & Crispy SageIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Salad with Pomegranate & Crispy Sage

Warm squeaky cheese over roasted vegetables with pomegranate-walnut dressing

1202 cal · 42g protein · 34 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush with Burnt Lemon TahiniEasy
Lunch

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
vegetarianhigh-protein