EasyLunch
Freekeh Salad with Roasted Beets, Feta & Pomegranate Molasses
Nutty charred grain, earthy beet, tangy cheese, bright acid
521 cal · 19g protein · 35 min
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.
Easy
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Charred Tomato Toast
Pan-roasted chickpeas, burst tomatoes, whipped ricotta & crispy breadcrumbs
908 cal · 35g protein · 26 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Dukkah-Crusted Egg Shakshuka with Charred Tomato Confit
eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce with hazelnut-sesame crust
725 cal · 23g protein · 40 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halloumi & Charred Apricot Salad with Pomegranate Molasses
squeaky cheese, warm stone fruit, bitter greens, sharp dressing
862 cal · 31g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Falafel Cones with Whipped Feta & Green Herb Oil
turmeric-spiked chickpea fritters, creamy cheese, vibrant herb drizzle
891 cal · 20g protein · 38 min
EasyBreakfast
Freekeh & Roasted Grape Scramble with Za'atar Crisps
Charred green wheat, jammy grapes & herbaceous egg ribbons
718 cal · 32g protein · 26 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Cucumber & Sumac Lassi
Tart, cooling, herbaceous yogurt drink
73 cal · 11g protein · 5 min
IntermediateDessert
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
IntermediateDessert
Saffron & Sumac Panna Cotta with Burnt Honey & Crispy Phyllo Crackle
Silky spiced custard, dark honey caramel, shattered pastry
749 cal · 15g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Whipped Labneh & Crispy Halloumi Sunrise with Charred Tomato Confit & Dukkah Oil
Strained yogurt, golden cheese, slow-roasted tomatoes, toasted nut-seed blend
868 cal · 51g protein · 70 min
EasyBreakfast
Labneh & Sumac Scramble with Crispy Shallot Flatbread
Creamy whipped labneh, soft eggs, charred shallots on warm pita
638 cal · 24g protein · 17 min
EasySnack
Labneh & Za'atar Flatbread Bites
Creamy, tangy, herbaceous snack in 15 minutes
181 cal · 6g protein · 10 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Halloumi Salad with Burnt Eggplant Purée & Walnut Dukkah
Warm cheese, smoky baba ghanoush, crunchy herb-spice blend
1105 cal · 44g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Teff Flatbread with Roasted Beet Hummus & Charred Lemon-Herb Oil
Crispy Ethiopian flatbread, creamy beet dip, finishing oil with preserved lemon
816 cal · 18g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce, Charred Onion & Pomegranate Molasses Caramel
Thick-cut cauliflower, spiced walnut reduction, deeply caramelized alliums, tart glaze
1291 cal · 20g protein · 110 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Fried Halloumi with Pomegranate & Dukkah
Squeaky warm cheese with nutty spice and jeweled pomegranate
549 cal · 30g protein · 10 min
EasySnack
Crispy Feta & Olive Fritters with Pomegranate-Thyme Dipping Oil
Salty-briny mouthfuls, jeweled with pomegranate arils
663 cal · 9g protein · 18 min
EasyIn-between
Cucumber & Dill Refresh with Whipped Ricotta & Crispy Wonton Crisps
Cool herbal palate cleanser, creamy dip, shattered shell
416 cal · 17g protein · 14 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Labneh & Green Herb Scramble with Crispy Pita Chips
creamy strained yogurt with eggs, spring herbs & sumac toast
492 cal · 29g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate Fattoush with Toasted Sumac Vinaigrette
crispy fried cheese, torn bread salad & tangy pomegranate dressing
677 cal · 28g protein · 27 min
EasyAppetizer
Burnt Orange & Za'atar Halloumi Skewers with Charred Lemon Aioli
Crispy cheese, smoky spice, tangy citrus dip
737 cal · 27g protein · 16 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Borek Triangles with Whipped Feta & Pomegranate
Phyllo-wrapped herbed cheese, pomegranate molasses dip
759 cal · 17g protein · 25 min
EasyBreakfast
Soft Eggs in Charred Tomato Sauce with Crispy Pita Shards
Shakshuka's easy morning cousin
456 cal · 17g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip with Charred Bread & Pomegranate Molasses
Muhammara's easier, brighter cousin
526 cal · 12g protein · 18 min