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
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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.
Intermediate
EasySnack
Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Spiced Yogurt & Sumac
Fried chickpea nuggets with cool herbed yogurt dip
515 cal · 14g 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
EasyDessert
Tej Spiced Honey Cake with Roasted Grapes & Whipped Labneh
Warm-spiced honey cake with caramelized grapes and cool tangy yogurt
736 cal · 15g protein · 32 min
EasyIn-between
Ají Verde Hummus with Fried Tortilla Strips
Creamy green-chili dip with crispy corn-tortilla scoops
458 cal · 13g protein · 14 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Muhammara Shakshuka with Crispy Sage Bread
Roasted red pepper & walnut sauce cradling soft eggs
655 cal · 20g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Kafta-Spiced Fish Crudo with Charred Fennel, Pomegranate & Crispy Breadcrumbs
Raw white fish carpaccio with warm spiced breadcrumbs
488 cal · 29g protein · 25 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
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Crisps
Crunchy spiced chickpeas with citrus zing and dukkah dust
279 cal · 10g protein · 27 min
EasyBreakfast
Menemen with Whipped Labneh & Charred Chili Oil
Scrambled eggs, roasted red peppers, tomato confit & crispy sage
386 cal · 25g protein · 30 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
EasyIn-between
Spiced Roasted Chickpea & Pomegranate Snack Cup
Crunchy, tangy, naturally sweet—Moroccan spice-market snacking
408 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Charred Lemon Cones with Spiced Crème Fraîche
Delicate fried chickpea tuiles folded into cones, filled with tangy spiced cream
478 cal · 9g protein · 45 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
IntermediateLunch
Wood-Fired Lamb Köfte Salad with Charred Radicchio & Pomegranate-Walnut Dressing
Grilled spiced lamb patties over bitter greens with crispy bread salad and pomegranate molasses
984 cal · 36g protein · 33 min
EasyBreakfast
Menemen with Crispy Halloumi & Charred Tomato Oil
Silky scrambled eggs with peppers, tomatoes, and browned halloumi cubes
730 cal · 45g protein · 22 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
SophisticatedIn-between
Whipped Labneh & Burnt Honey Toast with Crispy Sage & Walnut Dukkah
Tangy strained yogurt and caramelized honey on crispy bread with herbed spice crust
637 cal · 16g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Freekeh, Pomegranate & Sumac Vinaigrette
Smoky cheese and caramelized stone fruit with nutty grain and tart pomegranate
1188 cal · 48g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Harissa Phyllo Cones with Whipped Labneh, Pomegranate & Black Garlic Oil
Shatteringly delicate phyllo tubes filled with spiced chickpea ragù and creamy labneh
777 cal · 20g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedSnack
Muhammara-Stuffed Roasted Figs with Whipped Labneh & Pistachios
Sweet, spiced, cool and crunchy—a composed afternoon bite
742 cal · 18g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedLunch
Saffron-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Charred Fennel, Black Olive & Pomegranate Jus
Fall-apart meat with aromatic braise and jeweled glaze
946 cal · 38g protein · 140 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Delicata Squash & Roasted Garlic Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Pomegranate & Burnt Orange Oil
Sweet roasted squash meets salty pork and tart pomegranate in a silky vinaigrette
700 cal · 10g protein · 65 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
salty-squeaky cheese, caramelized fruit, pomegranate pop
718 cal · 35g protein · 22 min