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Cuisine & diet · 237 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.

Labneh & Charred Tomato Nest with Crispy Sage Oil & PomegranateSophisticated
Breakfast

Labneh & Charred Tomato Nest with Crispy Sage Oil & Pomegranate

Creamy cultured dairy, roasted fruit intensity, herb-infused finish

548 cal · 25g protein · 65 min
vegetarianhigh-proteinprobiotic
Muhammara-Spiced Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Sage Oil & Roasted Red Pepper SilkSophisticated
Breakfast

Muhammara-Spiced Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Sage Oil & Roasted Red Pepper Silk

Silken eggs infused with pomegranate molasses and walnut depth

532 cal · 23g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-freevegetarian
Charred Halloumi & Burnt-Lemon Fattoush with Pomegranate & Green Olive TapenadeIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Burnt-Lemon Fattoush with Pomegranate & Green Olive Tapenade

Squeaky cheese, torn herbs, shattered pita chips, bright vinaigrette

923 cal · 33g protein · 32 min
vegetariangluten-free-option
Crispy Chickpea & Sumac Croquettes with Pomegranate-Tamarind Gastrique & LabnehSophisticated
In-between

Crispy Chickpea & Sumac Croquettes with Pomegranate-Tamarind Gastrique & Labneh

Crunchy-outside, creamy-inside fritters with bright, tart dipping sauces

1085 cal · 33g protein · 47 min
vegetarianplant-based-option
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
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Molasses Tartare with Crispy Sage Oil & Whipped Goat CheeseSophisticated
Appetizer

Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Molasses Tartare with Crispy Sage Oil & Whipped Goat Cheese

Smoky charred vegetable tartare with bright acid and herbaceous oil

527 cal · 18g protein · 40 min
vegetariangluten-freevegan-option
Charred Lemon & Labneh Dip with Za'atar BreadsticksEasy
In-between

Charred Lemon & Labneh Dip with Za'atar Breadsticks

Creamy yogurt meets smoky citrus with herbed crunchy dippers

280 cal · 9g protein · 18 min
vegetarianunder-20-minuteprobiotic
Charred Halloumi & Roasted Beet Fattoush with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy PitaEasy
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Roasted Beet Fattoush with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Pita

Warm squeaky cheese, golden beetroot & shattered flatbread in a tart vinaigrette

738 cal · 34g protein · 35 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free-option
Muhammara-Whipped Labneh Toast with Crispy Sage Oil & Pomegranate Molasses DrizzleEasy
Breakfast

Muhammara-Whipped Labneh Toast with Crispy Sage Oil & Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle

Charred red pepper spread meets strained yogurt on toasted sourdough

483 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
vegetarian30-minutegluten-free-option
Crispy Halloumi Cigars with Pomegranate Molasses, Pistachios & Mint OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Halloumi Cigars with Pomegranate Molasses, Pistachios & Mint Oil

phyllo-wrapped fried cheese with tart glaze, nuts & herb oil

686 cal · 23g protein · 40 min
vegetarian
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
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Molasses Tartare in Crispy Phyllo Cups with Burnt Garlic OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Molasses Tartare in Crispy Phyllo Cups with Burnt Garlic Oil

Smoky eggplant meets tart pomegranate in shattered pastry vessels

596 cal · 11g protein · 40 min
veganvegetariangluten-free-option
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
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
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
Grilled Halloumi & Pomegranate Molasses Granita with Crispy Sage & Black Garlic OilSophisticated
In-between

Grilled Halloumi & Pomegranate Molasses Granita with Crispy Sage & Black Garlic Oil

Warm cheese and cool frozen tart-sweet ice, a palate cleanser with textural drama

605 cal · 14g protein · 35 min
vegetariangluten-freemediterranean
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
Whipped Labneh Tartine with Burnt Honey, Crispy Saganaki & Charred Stone FruitSophisticated
Breakfast

Whipped Labneh Tartine with Burnt Honey, Crispy Saganaki & Charred Stone Fruit

Creamy labne foundation layered with golden fried halloumi and caramelized apricots

922 cal · 31g protein · 60 min
high-proteinmediterraneanvegetarian
Whipped Labneh with Dukkah & Crispy Pita ChipsEasy
In-between

Whipped Labneh with Dukkah & Crispy Pita Chips

Silky strained yogurt, Egyptian spice blend, shattered bread

368 cal · 12g protein · 18 min
vegetarianMiddle Eastern
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
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
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
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