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Cuisine · 370 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.

Honeyed Labneh with Toasted Walnuts & Date SyrupEasy
In-between

Honeyed Labneh with Toasted Walnuts & Date Syrup

creamy, sweet, grounding

263 cal · 13g protein · 8 min
vegetariangluten-freequick
Hummus & Charred Veggie PlatterEasy
Snack

Hummus & Charred Veggie Platter

Chickpea spread, charred zucchini, sweet pepper, sourdough chips

529 cal · 16g protein · 13 min
vegetarianvegan-adaptablequick
Spiced Labne & Charred Eggplant Dip with Crispy Pita ChipsIntermediate
In-between

Spiced Labne & Charred Eggplant Dip with Crispy Pita Chips

Smoky roasted eggplant stirred into strained yogurt with warm spices

527 cal · 20g protein · 23 min
vegetariangluten-free-adaptable
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Za'atar, Green Olives & Charred FennelSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Za'atar, Green Olives & Charred Fennel

Steamed Mediterranean fish with herbed couscous & saffron emulsion

720 cal · 52g protein · 60 min
pescatariangluten-free-optionwhole-30-compliant
Spiced Cashew & Dried Fig Truffles with Sumac SaltSophisticated
In-between

Spiced Cashew & Dried Fig Truffles with Sumac Salt

Date-sweetened nut paste rolled in sesame & nigella

584 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
veganwhole-foodenergy-dense
Charred Apricot & Nigella Seed Pastry Coins with Whipped Cream CheeseSophisticated
Snack

Charred Apricot & Nigella Seed Pastry Coins with Whipped Cream Cheese

Buttery phyllo crisps with roasted stone fruit & black seed crunch

848 cal · 19g protein · 50 min
vegetarianafternoon-treat
Burnt Honey Menemen with Crispy Sage Oil & Whipped LabnehSophisticated
Breakfast

Burnt Honey Menemen with Crispy Sage Oil & Whipped Labneh

Silken scrambled eggs folded with roasted peppers, tomato confit & sumac

1215 cal · 45g protein · 70 min
vegetarianhigh-fatprobiotic
Roasted Corn & Black Bean Hummus with Crispy Tortilla ChipsEasy
Snack

Roasted Corn & Black Bean Hummus with Crispy Tortilla Chips

Smoky Peruvian corn blended into a creamy dip with lime, cumin, and roasted corn kernels

759 cal · 32g protein · 13 min
vegan15-minutegluten-free
Crispy Fattoush Phyllo Cones with Whipped Goat Cheese, Pomegranate & Burnt Garlic OilIntermediate
Appetizer

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
vegetariangluten-free-adaptable
Charred Branzino & Green Olive Tabbouleh with Burnt Lemon TahiniIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Branzino & Green Olive Tabbouleh with Burnt Lemon Tahini

Pan-seared Mediterranean sea bass over herb-studded bulgur salad

1035 cal · 77g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptablepaleo-friendly
Grilled Halloumi & Green Bean Salad with Charred Lemon VinaigretteEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Green Bean Salad with Charred Lemon Vinaigrette

Squeaky salty cheese, tender beans, bright citrus dressing

927 cal · 35g protein · 25 min
high-proteinvegetariangluten-freeeasy
Crispy Halloumi Coins with Pomegranate Molasses & Pine Nut DustEasy
Snack

Crispy Halloumi Coins with Pomegranate Molasses & Pine Nut Dust

Panfried salty cheese with tart-sweet reduction and toasted pine nuts

919 cal · 35g protein · 13 min
vegetariangluten-free15-minute
Labneh & Burnt Tomato Scramble with Crispy Sage OilEasy
Breakfast

Labneh & Burnt Tomato Scramble with Crispy Sage Oil

Whipped labneh, charred heirloom tomatoes, and sage-infused brown butter

484 cal · 22g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free20-minute
Crispy Halloumi Coins with Sumac & Pickled StrawberryIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Halloumi Coins with Sumac & Pickled Strawberry

Warm cheese, tart-sweet fruit, finish of floral salt

492 cal · 25g protein · 22 min
gluten-free20-minutevegetarian
Grilled Lamb Carpaccio with Charred Eggplant Purée, Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage OilSophisticated
Appetizer

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
high-proteingluten-free
Spiced Labneh Cones with Charred Cherry Tomato, Sumac & Crispy BreadcrumbSophisticated
In-between

Spiced Labneh Cones with Charred Cherry Tomato, Sumac & Crispy Breadcrumb

Handheld, elegant, tart and crunchy

553 cal · 16g protein · 33 min
vegetarianunder-30-minutes
Crispy Halloumi & Charred Apricot Shakshuka with Dukkah Crumb & Labneh DollopSophisticated
In-between

Crispy Halloumi & Charred Apricot Shakshuka with Dukkah Crumb & Labneh Dollop

Pan-fried cheese in a warm spiced tomato nest with eggs and Middle Eastern crunch

753 cal · 39g protein · 45 min
vegetariangluten-freeMediterranean
Whipped Labneh & Charred Lemon DipEasy
Snack

Whipped Labneh & Charred Lemon Dip

Tangy yogurt cheese, warm olive oil, crispy pita chips

355 cal · 16g protein · 15 min
vegetariangluten-free optionquickeasy
Charred Lamb Loin with Burnt Garlic Jus, Cracked Wheat & Pomegranate Molasses GlazeSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Lamb Loin with Burnt Garlic Jus, Cracked Wheat & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze

Tender pink lamb with nutty grain, glossy reduction & pomegranate brightness

1171 cal · 29g protein · 70 min
high-proteingluten-free-grains
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dip with Crispy Spiced Chickpea ToastsEasy
Appetizer

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
veganhigh-fiber
Quick Whipped Herbed Ricotta with Sumac Tomato & Crispy BreadEasy
Appetizer

Quick Whipped Herbed Ricotta with Sumac Tomato & Crispy Bread

Creamy, tart, alive—the dinner-party opener

386 cal · 14g protein · 18 min
vegetarianbeginner-friendlyno-cook component
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
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
Roasted Chickpea & Sumac CrispsEasy
Snack

Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Crisps

Buttery, tangy, addictively crunchy

301 cal · 10g protein · 20 min
veganhigh-fiberunder-20-min