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Cuisine · 605 recipes

Middle Eastern-Style Recipes

Dishes built on Middle Eastern ingredients and technique by the Delicious Kitchen — full recipes, method and per-serving macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Burnt Honey & Sesame Panna Cotta with Crispy Phyllo Shards & Pistachio DustEasy
Dessert

Burnt Honey & Sesame Panna Cotta with Crispy Phyllo Shards & Pistachio Dust

Silky, honeyed, with crispy contrast

651 cal · 9g protein · 28 min
gluten-free-adaptablevegetarianelegant
Pan-Seared Cauliflower Steaks with Pomegranate Molasses, Pistachios & Crispy Sage OilEasy
Appetizer

Pan-Seared Cauliflower Steaks with Pomegranate Molasses, Pistachios & Crispy Sage Oil

Caramelized, tangy, emerald-dotted

573 cal · 12g protein · 24 min
vegetariangluten-freehigh-fiber
Warm Freekeh & Roasted Carrot Bowl with Harissa Yogurt & Crispy SageEasy
Lunch

Warm Freekeh & Roasted Carrot Bowl with Harissa Yogurt & Crispy Sage

Nutty grain, tender carrot, vibrant sauce

535 cal · 23g protein · 30 min
vegetariangluten-free-adaptablehigh-fiber
Crispy Chickpea & Paprika Crisps with Whipped Labneh & PomegranateEasy
Snack

Crispy Chickpea & Paprika Crisps with Whipped Labneh & Pomegranate

Crunchy, tangy, jewel-like

388 cal · 19g protein · 23 min
vegan-optionalgluten-freeno-cook-element
Roasted Chickpea & Herb Crisp with Lemon DukkahEasy
In-between

Roasted Chickpea & Herb Crisp with Lemon Dukkah

Crunchy, savory, portable—the snack that sustains.

291 cal · 12g protein · 23 min
vegangluten-freehigh-fiber
Seared Scallop and Charred Romanesco with Pomegranate-Balsamic EmulsionSophisticated
Appetizer

Seared Scallop and Charred Romanesco with Pomegranate-Balsamic Emulsion

Diver scallop on a bed of crispy-charred Romanesco, sauce inspired by German-Italian borders

175 cal · 7g protein · 55 min
high-proteingluten-freeGermanseafood
Hummus & Charred Carrot PlatterEasy
In-between

Hummus & Charred Carrot Platter

Roasted carrots with herby tahini dip

451 cal · 12g protein · 21 min
veganhigh-fiber
Shakshuka Toast with Charred Tomato & Crispy Sage OilEasy
Breakfast

Shakshuka Toast with Charred Tomato & Crispy Sage Oil

Runny-yolked eggs in spiced tomato sauce on sourdough

677 cal · 26g protein · 17 min
high-proteinvegetarian15-minute
Freekeh Bowl with Roasted Beets, Labneh & Za'atar OilEasy
Lunch

Freekeh Bowl with Roasted Beets, Labneh & Za'atar Oil

Nutty grains, earthy roasted beets, creamy labneh, herb oil

654 cal · 31g protein · 23 min
vegetariangluten-free optionhigh-fiber
Crispy Chickpea & Pomegranate Molasses SnackEasy
Snack

Crispy Chickpea & Pomegranate Molasses Snack

Roasted chickpeas with tangy-sweet glaze

355 cal · 10g protein · 18 min
veganhigh-fiber20-minute
Whipped Labneh Cones with Roasted Grapes & Crispy SageEasy
Appetizer

Whipped Labneh Cones with Roasted Grapes & Crispy Sage

Tangy-sweet whipped yogurt in edible tuile cones

532 cal · 13g protein · 24 min
vegetarian30-minute
Chermoula-Crusted Cod with Charred Romanesco & Pomegranate TabboulehEasy
Dinner

Chermoula-Crusted Cod with Charred Romanesco & Pomegranate Tabbouleh

Herb-coated white fish with roasted vegetables and herby grain salad

559 cal · 38g protein · 23 min
high-proteingluten-free option
Pomegranate Molasses & Honey Panna Cotta with Crispy PhylloEasy
Dessert

Pomegranate Molasses & Honey Panna Cotta with Crispy Phyllo

Silky cream custard with tart-sweet glaze and shattered pastry

782 cal · 10g protein · 18 min
vegetarianmake-ahead
Ezogelin Velouté: Smoked Red Lentil & Walnut Soup with Crispy Sage Crumbles & Burnt Butter DrizzleSophisticated
In-between

Ezogelin Velouté: Smoked Red Lentil & Walnut Soup with Crispy Sage Crumbles & Burnt Butter Drizzle

Silky Turkish lentil soup elevated with smoked paprika, toasted walnuts, and a luxurious emulsion finish

760 cal · 24g protein · 45 min
vegan-adaptablehigh-fibergluten-free
Burnt Garlic & Pomegranate Seed Tart with Whipped Pistachio RicottaIntermediate
Appetizer

Burnt Garlic & Pomegranate Seed Tart with Whipped Pistachio Ricotta

Herbaceous pastry shell, umami-forward topping, tangy-sweet jeweled finish

903 cal · 21g protein · 36 min
vegetariangluten-free-option
Whipped Labneh & Charred Tomato ToastEasy
Breakfast

Whipped Labneh & Charred Tomato Toast

Creamy strained yogurt, burst tomatoes, olive oil & za'atar

625 cal · 26g protein · 13 min
vegetarianhigh-proteinunder-15-min
Whipped Feta & Pomegranate Dip with Torn PitaEasy
In-between

Whipped Feta & Pomegranate Dip with Torn Pita

Creamy, tangy spread with pomegranate molasses & fresh seed pop

601 cal · 22g protein · 8 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Crispy Chickpea & Burnt Honey ConesIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Chickpea & Burnt Honey Cones

Nutty, crunchy snack with caramelized sweetness

1043 cal · 51g protein · 23 min
vegetariangluten-freedairy-free option
Harissa-Spiced Semolina Pancakes with Whipped Labneh, Charred Apricot & Crispy PistachiosSophisticated
Breakfast

Harissa-Spiced Semolina Pancakes with Whipped Labneh, Charred Apricot & Crispy Pistachios

Golden griddle cakes layered with Middle Eastern tang and autumn fruit

1057 cal · 39g protein · 35 min
vegetarianintermediate
Chermoula-Crusted Halibut en Papillote with Roasted Beet Salad & Pomegranate Tamarind ReductionSophisticated
Lunch

Chermoula-Crusted Halibut en Papillote with Roasted Beet Salad & Pomegranate Tamarind Reduction

Herb-painted fish steamed in parchment with earthy beetroot and tart-sweet fruit

890 cal · 85g protein · 55 min
gluten-freepaleoambitious
Cured Lamb Loin Crudo with Burnt Fennel Oil, Black Garlic & Charred Okra CrispSophisticated
Appetizer

Cured Lamb Loin Crudo with Burnt Fennel Oil, Black Garlic & Charred Okra Crisp

Paper-thin raw lamb dressed with burnt-sweet aromatics and crispy vegetable shards

688 cal · 51g protein · 40 min
gluten-freepaleoadvanced
Crispy Sage & Brown Butter Chickpea PuffsIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Sage & Brown Butter Chickpea Puffs

Roasted chickpeas, sage leaves, warm spiced butter

945 cal · 39g protein · 20 min
snackhigh-proteinunder-30-minvegetarian
Çörek Sodalı Yumurta: Crispy Sesame-Crusted Egg Nest with Burnt Walnut Oil, Roasted Tomato Confit & Black Garlic LabnehSophisticated
Breakfast

Çörek Sodalı Yumurta: Crispy Sesame-Crusted Egg Nest with Burnt Walnut Oil, Roasted Tomato Confit & Black Garlic Labneh

Crispy phyllo nest cradles a soft egg yolk, surrounded by charred tomato silk and nutty black garlic whipped labneh

754 cal · 21g protein · 75 min
high-proteinvegetariangluten-free-adaptable
Pide Cigars: Crispy Feta-Stuffed Pastry Rolls with Charred Grape Compote & Thyme OilSophisticated
Snack

Pide Cigars: Crispy Feta-Stuffed Pastry Rolls with Charred Grape Compote & Thyme Oil

Golden, flaky hand-rolled pastry tubes filled with tangy feta and fresh herbs, served with concentrated grape reduction

846 cal · 14g protein · 55 min
vegetarianhand-made pastry

Good to know

How long do these take?

Half are done in about 30 minutes. The quickest is around 15 minutes and the longest about 60 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.

Are these authentic Middle-eastern recipes?

No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Middle-eastern ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Middle-eastern-style rather than Middle-eastern. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.

How many calories are in these?

Most land between 334 and 991 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.

Do these come with a grocery list?

Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.

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