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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.

Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Muhammara Cups with Pomegranate Arils & Crispy SageIntermediate
Snack

Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Muhammara Cups with Pomegranate Arils & Crispy Sage

warm levantine dip in crackly phyllo boats

796 cal · 13g protein · 37 min
vegetariandairy-free30-minute
Sumac-Dusted Labneh Scramble with Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Za'atar BreadcrumbsEasy
Breakfast

Sumac-Dusted Labneh Scramble with Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Za'atar Breadcrumbs

tangy strained yogurt eggs with slow-roasted tomatoes and herbed crisps

402 cal · 22g protein · 40 min
high-proteinvegetariangluten-free-option
Chilli-Crusted Branzino Escabeche with Charred Summer Vegetables & Pomegranate Molasses SyrupSophisticated
Lunch

Chilli-Crusted Branzino Escabeche with Charred Summer Vegetables & Pomegranate Molasses Syrup

Pan-seared fish with Kashmiri chilli crust, warm-then-cooled pickling, glossy reduction

971 cal · 65g protein · 55 min
high-proteingluten-freesophisticated-lunch
Sumac-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Lemon & Green OlivesEasy
Dinner

Sumac-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Lemon & Green Olives

Whole fish baked in parchment with tangy olives, fresh herbs, and a crimson sumac crust

594 cal · 43g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Crispy Halloumi Cubes with Fig & Pomegranate Molasses DrizzleEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Halloumi Cubes with Fig & Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle

Fried squeaky cheese with warm figs and tangy-sweet pomegranate glaze

880 cal · 34g protein · 15 min
vegetariangluten-freequick
Crispy Eggplant Rolls with Spiced Lamb, Burnt Chili & LabnehIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Eggplant Rolls with Spiced Lamb, Burnt Chili & Labneh

Caramelized eggplant, warm spiced lamb ragù, cool tangy yogurt

616 cal · 24g protein · 42 min
paleo-friendlydairy-free-option
Crispy Eggplant Rounds with Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce & Toasted Sesame OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Eggplant Rounds with Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce & Toasted Sesame Oil

Tender interior, shattering crust, sweet-tart depth

551 cal · 6g protein · 31 min
vegetarianintermediate
Charred Beet & Whipped Goat Cheese Salad with Walnut-Sumac Crumble & Pomegranate VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Beet & Whipped Goat Cheese Salad with Walnut-Sumac Crumble & Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Earthy, tart, nutty—a confident vegetable sear

778 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
vegetarianintermediate
Crispy Za'atar Flatbread Crisps with Whipped Feta & Marinated Green OlivesIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Za'atar Flatbread Crisps with Whipped Feta & Marinated Green Olives

Shatteringly crisp, herbaceous, briny

562 cal · 16g protein · 17 min
vegetarian
Freekeh Porridge with Pomegranate Molasses, Roasted Figs & Labne SwirlIntermediate
Breakfast

Freekeh Porridge with Pomegranate Molasses, Roasted Figs & Labne Swirl

Nutty cracked wheat, tart-sweet fruit, creamy cultured yogurt

622 cal · 31g protein · 33 min
vegetarianintermediate
Charred Tomato & Herb Salsa with Crispy Pita ChipsEasy
Appetizer

Charred Tomato & Herb Salsa with Crispy Pita Chips

Smoky tomato, herb-forward dip, crunchy carriers

295 cal · 7g protein · 17 min
vegan30-minute
Beet & Labne Salad with Crispy Chickpea CroutonsEasy
Lunch

Beet & Labne Salad with Crispy Chickpea Croutons

Earthen roots, creamy whipped yogurt, crunchy legume clusters

514 cal · 25g protein · 20 min
vegetarian30-minutehigh-protein
Roasted Chickpea & Sumac BitesEasy
Snack

Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Bites

Crispy, tart, addictive legume snacks

313 cal · 11g protein · 23 min
vegan30-minutehigh-fiber
Harissa Egg & Za'atar ToastEasy
Breakfast

Harissa Egg & Za'atar Toast

Crispy sourdough, jammy eggs, warm chili butter

367 cal · 13g protein · 13 min
30-minutehigh-proteinvegetarian
Charred Delicata Squash Crudo with Pomegranate Molasses, Crispy Chickpeas & Whipped Labne with Za'atar OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Charred Delicata Squash Crudo with Pomegranate Molasses, Crispy Chickpeas & Whipped Labne with Za'atar Oil

Raw and charred squash with tangy whipped cheese, tart pomegranate depth, and crunchy chickpeas

1043 cal · 36g protein · 65 min
vegetariangluten-freesophisticated
Korean-Braised Short Rib & Sesame Wonton Crisps with Pomegranate GlazeIntermediate
Appetizer

Korean-Braised Short Rib & Sesame Wonton Crisps with Pomegranate Glaze

Tender braised beef in crispy wontons, glazed with pomegranate and sesame seed crackle

423 cal · 23g protein · 43 min
intermediatebeefshowstopper-appetizer
Charred Halibut & Walnut Salad with Pomegranate-Tahini DressingEasy
Lunch

Charred Halibut & Walnut Salad with Pomegranate-Tahini Dressing

Crispy-skinned fish, roasted beets, charred radicchio & toasted walnuts

891 cal · 86g protein · 35 min
paleo-friendlygluten-freehigh-protein
Menemen with Whipped Labneh & Crispy Sage OilIntermediate
Breakfast

Menemen with Whipped Labneh & Crispy Sage Oil

Scrambled eggs with tomato, green pepper and herb-infused ghee

487 cal · 22g protein · 26 min
high-fatlow-carb30-minute
Charred Heirloom Tomato & Black Bean Salad with Crispy HalloumiSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Heirloom Tomato & Black Bean Salad with Crispy Halloumi

Warm tomatoes, ají rojo vinaigrette, toasted pumpkin seeds, and fried halloumi wedges

800 cal · 40g protein · 50 min
vegetariangluten-free
Burnt Aubergine Dip with Pomegranate & Crispy BreadcrumbsIntermediate
Appetizer

Burnt Aubergine Dip with Pomegranate & Crispy Breadcrumbs

Charred eggplant purée with pomegranate molasses, topped with toasted breadcrumbs and crispy shallot oil.

520 cal · 10g protein · 36 min
veganmediterraneangluten-free
Olive Oil Cake with Grilled Strawberries & Whipped LabnehIntermediate
Dessert

Olive Oil Cake with Grilled Strawberries & Whipped Labneh

Tender, moist cake with summer strawberries and tangy whipped yogurt cheese.

937 cal · 22g protein · 38 min
vegetarianmediterranean
Whipped Labneh & Za'atar Crust Eggs with Charred Tomato OilIntermediate
Breakfast

Whipped Labneh & Za'atar Crust Eggs with Charred Tomato Oil

strained yogurt, sumac-dusted toast, crispy sage

645 cal · 31g protein · 23 min
high-proteinvegetariangluten-optional
Cumin-Roasted Carrot & Harissa HummusIntermediate
In-between

Cumin-Roasted Carrot & Harissa Hummus

Charred sweet carrots with spiced chickpea cream

403 cal · 10g protein · 24 min
vegangluten-freevegetarian
Crispy Okra Fritters with Mint-Coconut Yogurt & Pomegranate GlazeIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Okra Fritters with Mint-Coconut Yogurt & Pomegranate Glaze

Golden-fried okra coins with cooling yogurt and tart-sweet finish

726 cal · 19g protein · 31 min
vegetariangluten-free