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Cuisine & diet · 238 recipes

Vegetarian Middle Eastern-Style Recipes

Vegetarian dishes in the Middle Eastern idiom — real recipes with macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Sumac-Crusted Halloumi with Burnt Honey Labneh & Charred ApricotsEasy
Breakfast

Sumac-Crusted Halloumi with Burnt Honey Labneh & Charred Apricots

Salty cheese with warm stone fruit and spiced yogurt cream

824 cal · 42g protein · 30 min
high-proteinvegetarian30-minute
Charred Eggplant & Walnut Moutabal with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy SageEasy
Appetizer

Charred Eggplant & Walnut Moutabal with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage

Smoky eggplant purée topped with toasted walnuts, pomegranate molasses, and crispy sage leaves

457 cal · 9g protein · 42 min
veganvegetarianhigh-fiber
Whipped Labne & Crispy Pita ChipsIntermediate
In-between

Whipped Labne & Crispy Pita Chips

Tangy, creamy, crunchy, simple

258 cal · 6g protein · 17 min
high-proteinMediterraneanvegetarian
Chilled Turkish Yogurt Soup with Herb Oil & Sumac CroutonsEasy
In-between

Chilled Turkish Yogurt Soup with Herb Oil & Sumac Croutons

Cucumber, dill and walnut gazpacho-style soup, silken with strained yogurt and finished with aromatic finishing oil

433 cal · 20g protein · 16 min
vegetariangluten-free-optionprobiotics
Crispy Halloumi Fritters with Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze & Pistachio CrumbleEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Halloumi Fritters with Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze & Pistachio Crumble

Golden-fried cheese discs with tart-sweet glaze, crushed pistachios and crispy sage leaves

1025 cal · 35g protein · 24 min
vegetarianhigh-proteinmediterranean
Grilled Apricot & Labneh TartineEasy
In-between

Grilled Apricot & Labneh Tartine

Charred fruit meets creamy strained yogurt on grilled sourdough

288 cal · 10g protein · 13 min
vegetarianunder-15-minutesgluten-optional
Menemen with Charred Tomato, Crispy Halloumi & Fresh Dill OilEasy
Breakfast

Menemen with Charred Tomato, Crispy Halloumi & Fresh Dill Oil

Silken scrambled eggs Turkish-style with charred vegetables and salty cheese

760 cal · 38g protein · 20 min
high-proteinvegetarian20-minute
Crispy Eggplant & Walnut Rolls with Whipped Labne & Pomegranate MolassesEasy
Snack

Crispy Eggplant & Walnut Rolls with Whipped Labne & Pomegranate Molasses

Charred eggplant ribbons filled with toasted walnut paste and creamy labne

621 cal · 18g protein · 27 min
vegetariangluten-freeportable
Pan-Seared Halloumi with Charred Eggplant & Creole Spice OilIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Halloumi with Charred Eggplant & Creole Spice Oil

Squeaky cheese with caramelized eggplant in a warm, complex spiced oil.

1035 cal · 53g protein · 43 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Charred Beet & Whipped Labneh Phyllo ConesIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Beet & Whipped Labneh Phyllo Cones

Crispy phyllo filled with herbed whipped yogurt, roasted beet, pomegranate, and pistachios

428 cal · 12g protein · 38 min
vegetarian
Cucumber & Radish Tzatziki with Toasted Pita ChipsIntermediate
In-between

Cucumber & Radish Tzatziki with Toasted Pita Chips

Cool, herbaceous, crispy

206 cal · 11g protein · 18 min
vegetarianhigh-proteinprobiotic
Whipped Labneh & Charred Eggplant Dip with Za'atar CrispsIntermediate
In-between

Whipped Labneh & Charred Eggplant Dip with Za'atar Crisps

Smoky, tangy, with herbaceous crunch

370 cal · 12g protein · 24 min
vegetarianvegan-adaptable
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Beet Fattoush with Pomegranate & Tahini-Lime DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Charred Beet Fattoush with Pomegranate & Tahini-Lime Dressing

Warm, earthy, with tart-creamy contrast

1013 cal · 40g protein · 28 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Grilled Halloumi & Roasted Stone Fruit Salad with Pomegranate MolassesEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Roasted Stone Fruit Salad with Pomegranate Molasses

warm squeaky cheese with charred peaches, wild greens, and tart pomegranate glaze

713 cal · 32g protein · 28 min
high-proteinvegetariangluten-free
Ouzo-Soaked Grape & Whipped Labneh CrostiniEasy
Snack

Ouzo-Soaked Grape & Whipped Labneh Crostini

toasted bread with herbed whey cheese and boozy fruit compote

543 cal · 10g protein · 20 min
vegetarian20-minute
Crispy Heirloom Tomato Rounds with Whipped Labneh & Sumac OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Heirloom Tomato Rounds with Whipped Labneh & Sumac Oil

Panko-crusted tomato, crispy sage, pomegranate molasses

583 cal · 16g protein · 22 min
vegetariangluten-free-option30-minute
Za'atar-Crusted Halloumi Toast with Sumac Tomatoes & LabnehEasy
Breakfast

Za'atar-Crusted Halloumi Toast with Sumac Tomatoes & Labneh

Crispy cheese on herbed sourdough with bright pickled tomatoes

815 cal · 43g protein · 20 min
vegetarian20-minutehigh-protein
Rose Petal & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Pomegranate Syrup & Crispy PhylloSophisticated
Dessert

Rose Petal & Pistachio Panna Cotta with Pomegranate Syrup & Crispy Phyllo

Silky rose cream with tart pomegranate and shattered phyllo

530 cal · 8g protein · 38 min
vegetariangluten-free option
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Salad with Pomegranate & Crispy SageIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Salad with Pomegranate & Crispy Sage

Warm squeaky cheese over roasted vegetables with pomegranate-walnut dressing

1202 cal · 42g protein · 34 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush with Burnt Lemon TahiniEasy
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush with Burnt Lemon Tahini

Crispy cheese over Levantine salad with charred bread, tangy-nutty dressing

772 cal · 35g protein · 35 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Labneh & Sumac Crudités with Crispy Pita ChipsEasy
In-between

Labneh & Sumac Crudités with Crispy Pita Chips

Strained yogurt with toasted spice, served with raw vegetables and homemade crispy bread

408 cal · 15g protein · 16 min
vegetariangluten-free-option30-minute
Muhammara Egg Shakshuka with Crispy Sage OilEasy
Breakfast

Muhammara Egg Shakshuka with Crispy Sage Oil

Roasted red pepper & walnut sauce cradling soft eggs, burnt sage finish

574 cal · 18g protein · 40 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free