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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.

Berbere-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Roasted Fennel & Pomegranate SauceIntermediate
Dinner

Berbere-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Roasted Fennel & Pomegranate Sauce

Whole fish steamed in paper, warm spice, jeweled sauce

539 cal · 54g protein · 30 min
gluten-freedairy-freehigh-protein
Charred Cabbage Slaw with Lentil Cake & Pomegranate-Tamarind GlazeIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Cabbage Slaw with Lentil Cake & Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze

Crispy lentil patty, pickled cabbage slaw, tart-spiced glaze

476 cal · 16g protein · 34 min
veganhigh-fibergluten-free
Charred Halloumi & Green Fig TartineIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Halloumi & Green Fig Tartine

Crispy fried cheese with fig jam, pistachios & wild rocket

517 cal · 23g protein · 20 min
vegetariangluten-free
Rose & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Pomegranate Syrup & Crispy PhylloIntermediate
Dessert

Rose & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Pomegranate Syrup & Crispy Phyllo

Silken cream infused with rose, topped with tart-sweet pomegranate

745 cal · 16g protein · 38 min
vegetariangluten-free-optional
Crispy Beet & Sumac Falafel with Pomegranate Gastrique & YogurtIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Beet & Sumac Falafel with Pomegranate Gastrique & Yogurt

Vibrant vegetable fritters with sour-sweet glaze

629 cal · 22g protein · 40 min
vegetarianvegan-optional
Spiced Labneh & Fresh Fig Jam on Sourdough CrispsIntermediate
In-between

Spiced Labneh & Fresh Fig Jam on Sourdough Crisps

Tangy cheese, jammy fruit, toasted bread

654 cal · 24g protein · 22 min
vegetarianquick
Charred Eggplant & Halloumi Salad with Pomegranate-Tahini DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Eggplant & Halloumi Salad with Pomegranate-Tahini Dressing

Smoky vegetables, salty cheese, creamy-tart sauce

849 cal · 32g protein · 40 min
vegetariangluten-free40-minute
Dukkah-Crusted Labne Rounds with Pomegranate Molasses DrizzleIntermediate
Snack

Dukkah-Crusted Labne Rounds with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle

Crispy-herbed cheese coins with tart-sweet finish

348 cal · 15g protein · 22 min
vegetarianquickunder-25-min
Roasted Beet & Walnut Tartare with Injera Crisp & Black Garlic OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Roasted Beet & Walnut Tartare with Injera Crisp & Black Garlic Oil

Raw beet tartare, walnut crunch, umami oil

389 cal · 6g protein · 18 min
veganrawgluten-free
Charred Tomato & Freekeh Scramble with Crispy Sage OilIntermediate
Breakfast

Charred Tomato & Freekeh Scramble with Crispy Sage Oil

Nutty grain meets softly set eggs and burnt tomato paste

731 cal · 31g protein · 30 min
vegetarian30-minutegluten-free-optional
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Za'atar, Green Olives & Charred LemonEasy
Dinner

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

Whole fish steamed in parchment, herbaceous za'atar crust, briny olives

706 cal · 74g protein · 23 min
high-proteinlow-carbgluten-free
Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Pomegranate-Tamarind GlazeEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze

Crunchy, warm, tangy-sweet, irresistible

447 cal · 15g protein · 22 min
vegangluten-free30-minute
Whipped Labneh & Charred Heirloom Tomato CrostiniIntermediate
Snack

Whipped Labneh & Charred Heirloom Tomato Crostini

Tangy strained yogurt on toasted bread with blistered tomatoes and crispy oregano

427 cal · 16g protein · 13 min
vegetarianquickunder-15-minutes
Crispy Halloumi Frico Wafers with Charred Apricot & Pistachio DustSophisticated
Snack

Crispy Halloumi Frico Wafers with Charred Apricot & Pistachio Dust

Lacy, shattering cheese crisps layered with roasted stone fruit and crushed pistachios

541 cal · 29g protein · 20 min
gluten-free15-minute-snack
Saffron & Sumac Panna Cotta with Burnt Honey & Crispy Phyllo CrackleIntermediate
Dessert

Saffron & Sumac Panna Cotta with Burnt Honey & Crispy Phyllo Crackle

Silky spiced custard, dark honey caramel, shattered pastry

749 cal · 15g protein · 32 min
vegetariangluten-free (phyllo substitute available)
Crispy Freekeh Cakes with Beet Purée & Pomegranate-Tahini GlazeEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Freekeh Cakes with Beet Purée & Pomegranate-Tahini Glaze

Nutty roasted-green-wheat patties, earthy beet, bright tart molasses

680 cal · 26g protein · 30 min
vegetariangluten-free-optionhigh-fiber
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush with Pomegranate Molasses DressingEasy
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing

Squeaky fried cheese, crispy pita croutons, tart pomegranate vinaigrette

805 cal · 28g protein · 20 min
vegetarianhigh-protein20-minute
Labneh & Sumac Scramble with Crispy Shallot FlatbreadEasy
Breakfast

Labneh & Sumac Scramble with Crispy Shallot Flatbread

Creamy whipped labneh, soft eggs, charred shallots on warm pita

638 cal · 24g protein · 17 min
vegetarian15-minutehigh-protein
Honey-Roasted Peanuts with Sumac & Sea SaltEasy
In-between

Honey-Roasted Peanuts with Sumac & Sea Salt

Warm, tangy, salty candied peanuts

493 cal · 18g protein · 12 min
vegangluten-freequick-snack
Whole Roasted Branzino with Za'atar, Pomegranate & Herbed CouscousIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Za'atar, Pomegranate & Herbed Couscous

Whole fish, spiced herb crust, fruity glaze, fluffy pearl couscous pilaf

1062 cal · 61g protein · 45 min
high-proteinpescatariangluten-free (couscous substitute)
Roasted Chickpea & Za'atar Crunch MixEasy
Snack

Roasted Chickpea & Za'atar Crunch Mix

Toasted legumes, warm spice, brined lemon zest

286 cal · 11g protein · 17 min
veganhigh-protein15-minute
Labneh & Tomato Confit Toast with Crispy SageEasy
Breakfast

Labneh & Tomato Confit Toast with Crispy Sage

Creamy strained yogurt, slow-warm tomatoes, herbal crunch

367 cal · 18g protein · 20 min
vegetarian20-minuteMiddle Eastern
Freekeh & Roasted Grape Scramble with Za'atar CrispsEasy
Breakfast

Freekeh & Roasted Grape Scramble with Za'atar Crisps

Charred green wheat, jammy grapes & herbaceous egg ribbons

718 cal · 32g protein · 26 min
vegetariangluten-free option
Freekeh Salad with Roasted Beets, Feta & Pomegranate MolassesEasy
Lunch

Freekeh Salad with Roasted Beets, Feta & Pomegranate Molasses

Nutty charred grain, earthy beet, tangy cheese, bright acid

521 cal · 19g protein · 35 min
vegetarianMiddle Easternhigh-fiber