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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.

Orange Blossom & Pistachio Semolina Cake with Burnt Honey & Pomegranate GlazeIntermediate
Dessert

Orange Blossom & Pistachio Semolina Cake with Burnt Honey & Pomegranate Glaze

Tender cake layered with floral fragrance and nutty depth

1083 cal · 20g protein · 45 min
vegetariannut-based
Charred Halloumi & Beet Salad with Walnut Dukkah & Pomegranate VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Beet Salad with Walnut Dukkah & Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Salty squeaky cheese, earthiness, and herbal crunch in one confident plate

944 cal · 33g protein · 40 min
vegetarianintermediate40-minute
Whipped Labneh & Black Garlic Crudités with Crispy Pita ChipsIntermediate
In-between

Whipped Labneh & Black Garlic Crudités with Crispy Pita Chips

Tangy, umami-forward dip with the crunch you need

189 cal · 9g protein · 22 min
vegetarian30-minutein-between
Berbere Roasted ChickpeasEasy
Snack

Berbere Roasted Chickpeas

Crunchy, spiced snack with sumac & lemon zest

319 cal · 11g protein · 23 min
vegangluten-freehigh-protein
Berbere Roasted Beet & Whipped Goat Cheese CanapésEasy
Appetizer

Berbere Roasted Beet & Whipped Goat Cheese Canapés

Charred beets, creamy cheese & pomegranate-herb oil on grilled bread

724 cal · 26g protein · 28 min
vegetariangluten-free-option
Labneh & Charred Tomato Confit Tartine with Crispy Sage Oil & Pine Nut DustSophisticated
Breakfast

Labneh & Charred Tomato Confit Tartine with Crispy Sage Oil & Pine Nut Dust

Strained yogurt cheese, slow-roasted heirloom tomatoes, burnt herb oil

972 cal · 19g protein · 75 min
vegetarianhigh-fatsophisticated
Iced Freshly Pressed Pomegranate Juice with Sparkling Water, Mint & Sumac RimSophisticated
In-between

Iced Freshly Pressed Pomegranate Juice with Sparkling Water, Mint & Sumac Rim

Tart, refreshing, cooling palate reset

90 cal · 1g protein · 5 min
veganrawquick
Whipped Feta & Charred Cherry Tomato Tartlets with Crispy Phyllo, Za'atar Oil & Fresh DillSophisticated
Appetizer

Whipped Feta & Charred Cherry Tomato Tartlets with Crispy Phyllo, Za'atar Oil & Fresh Dill

Creamy cheese, blistered tomatoes, crispy pastry shells

587 cal · 14g protein · 65 min
vegetarianimpressivemake-ahead
Charred Tomato & Preserved Lemon Shakshuka with Crispy Chickpea BreadcrumbsEasy
Breakfast

Charred Tomato & Preserved Lemon Shakshuka with Crispy Chickpea Breadcrumbs

Baked eggs in spiced tomato confit with toasted semolina crunch

586 cal · 23g protein · 34 min
high-proteinvegetarianunder-300-calories
Warm Olive & Apricot Flatbread with Dukkah & Whipped LabneEasy
Snack

Warm Olive & Apricot Flatbread with Dukkah & Whipped Labne

Crispy pan-fried bread with creamy Egyptian spice dip

548 cal · 18g protein · 18 min
vegetarianquick-bite
Crispy Phyllo Cups with Spiced Lamb, Roasted Squash & Pomegranate-Tahini DrizzleSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Phyllo Cups with Spiced Lamb, Roasted Squash & Pomegranate-Tahini Drizzle

Shatteringly light pastry shells with warm spiced meat and sweet autumn squash

546 cal · 14g protein · 46 min
gluten-free-optionhigh-protein
Seared Branzino & Charred Beet Salad with Walnut-Tahini DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Branzino & Charred Beet Salad with Walnut-Tahini Dressing

Crispy-skinned fish over earthy roasted beets, creamy Middle Eastern dressing

906 cal · 49g protein · 55 min
high-proteingluten-freemediterraneanpaleo
Rose & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Candied Lemon, Crispy Wafers & Pomegranate GelSophisticated
Dessert

Rose & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Candied Lemon, Crispy Wafers & Pomegranate Gel

Silk Persian custard with floral-nutty elegance and jeweled garnish

412 cal · 7g protein · 32 min
gluten-freevegetarian
Freekeh & Burrata Scramble with Burnt Orange & Crispy Sage OilSophisticated
Breakfast

Freekeh & Burrata Scramble with Burnt Orange & Crispy Sage Oil

Toasted green wheat, creamy burrata, charred citrus

882 cal · 40g protein · 50 min
vegetariangluten-free-adaptable
Crispy Halloumi Fingers with Pomegranate Molasses & Sumac DustSophisticated
Snack

Crispy Halloumi Fingers with Pomegranate Molasses & Sumac Dust

Squeaky cheese, tart syrup, spiced crust

788 cal · 31g protein · 22 min
vegetarian30-minute
Za'atar-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel & Preserved Lemon JusSophisticated
Lunch

Za'atar-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel & Preserved Lemon Jus

Whole fish, parchment steam, Levantine spice crust

929 cal · 67g protein · 42 min
gluten-free-adaptablehigh-protein
Crispy Phyllo Cups with Spiced Lamb, Roasted Beet & Horseradish CreamSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Phyllo Cups with Spiced Lamb, Roasted Beet & Horseradish Cream

Shattered pastry, warm lamb, cool foam

1238 cal · 33g protein · 57 min
gluten-free-adaptable
Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Pomegranate-Harissa Dipping OilIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Pomegranate-Harissa Dipping Oil

Crunchy, herbed fritters with sharp-sweet North African dip

482 cal · 12g protein · 27 min
vegetarianhigh-fiberintermediate
Crispy Phyllo Cups with Spiced Lamb, Pomegranate & Tahini YogurtIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Phyllo Cups with Spiced Lamb, Pomegranate & Tahini Yogurt

Shattered pastry shells holding warm, herbed North African lamb

686 cal · 32g protein · 44 min
high-proteinspicedintermediate
Orange Blossom & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Pomegranate Gel & Candied PeelIntermediate
Dessert

Orange Blossom & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Pomegranate Gel & Candied Peel

Silken cream perfumed with North African florals, jewelled with tart fruit

719 cal · 15g protein · 28 min
vegetariangluten-freeintermediate
Zaatar Scrambled Eggs with Roasted Tomato & LabneEasy
Breakfast

Zaatar Scrambled Eggs with Roasted Tomato & Labne

Creamy eggs, herby za'atar crust, cool tangy labne swirl

384 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
vegetarianhigh-protein15-minute
Toasted Chickpea & Sumac BrittleEasy
Snack

Toasted Chickpea & Sumac Brittle

Crispy, tangy, addictive snack crackling with spice

281 cal · 10g protein · 17 min
vegangluten-freehigh-fiber
Fattoush with Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate MolassesEasy
Lunch

Fattoush with Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate Molasses

Crispy salad with warm salty cheese and bright pomegranate punch

809 cal · 34g protein · 18 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free-adaptable
Muhammara Egg Cups with Crispy Sage Oil & PomegranateEasy
Appetizer

Muhammara Egg Cups with Crispy Sage Oil & Pomegranate

Silky roasted red pepper dip cradling a jammy egg, topped with herbaceous oil

616 cal · 15g protein · 18 min
vegetariangluten-freehigh-fat