IntermediateSnack
Zaalouk on Grilled Bread with Whipped Labneh
Charred eggplant & tomato salad with creamy strained yogurt
944 cal · 33g protein · 28 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.
Intermediate
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Turmeric-Cured Halloumi with Burnt Honey, Pomegranate & Pistachio Crumble
Pan-seared cheese with caramelized honey, jeweled seeds, and crushed nuts
646 cal · 29g protein · 22 min
IntermediateDessert
Tej-Spiced Honey Custard Tart with Roasted Grape & Whipped Labneh
Ethiopian honey-wine custard in a spiced phyllo crust topped with candied grapes
686 cal · 20g protein · 46 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Labneh Sunrise with Charred Apricot, Crispy Halloumi & Za'atar Oil
Tangy labneh, caramelized stone fruit, salty cheese and toasted spice
688 cal · 37g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Phyllo Nests with Spiced Goat Cheese, Burnt Honey & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Shattered pastry cups, tangy cheese, reduced syrups, pomegranate arils
682 cal · 17g protein · 60 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Chickpea & Za'atar Brittle with Pomegranate Molasses Dip
Crunchy, herbal, and salty—a confident kitchen snack
215 cal · 10g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedDessert
Saffron & Rose Panna Cotta with Burnt Honey Tuile, Pistachio Dust & Pomegranate Pearls
Silken custard infused with precious spices, crispy caramelized wafer, toasted nuts, bright arils
911 cal · 18g protein · 65 min
IntermediateLunch
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
EasyAppetizer
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
EasyLunch
Fattoush with Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate Molasses
Crispy salad with warm salty cheese and bright pomegranate punch
809 cal · 34g protein · 18 min
EasyBreakfast
Zaatar Scrambled Eggs with Roasted Tomato & Labne
Creamy eggs, herby za'atar crust, cool tangy labne swirl
384 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
IntermediateDessert
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
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Pomegranate-Harissa Dipping Oil
Crunchy, herbed fritters with sharp-sweet North African dip
482 cal · 12g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Halloumi Fingers with Pomegranate Molasses & Sumac Dust
Squeaky cheese, tart syrup, spiced crust
788 cal · 31g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Freekeh & Burrata Scramble with Burnt Orange & Crispy Sage Oil
Toasted green wheat, creamy burrata, charred citrus
882 cal · 40g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedDessert
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
EasySnack
Warm Olive & Apricot Flatbread with Dukkah & Whipped Labne
Crispy pan-fried bread with creamy Egyptian spice dip
548 cal · 18g protein · 18 min
EasyBreakfast
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
SophisticatedAppetizer
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
SophisticatedBreakfast
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
EasyAppetizer
Berbere Roasted Beet & Whipped Goat Cheese Canapés
Charred beets, creamy cheese & pomegranate-herb oil on grilled bread
724 cal · 26g protein · 28 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Whipped Labne with Roasted Stone Fruit, Crispy Za'atar Breadcrumbs & Warm Thyme Honey
Tangy labneh elevated with caramelized peaches and herbed crumb
618 cal · 22g protein · 26 min
IntermediateIn-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
IntermediateBreakfast
Labne & Sumac Scramble with Crispy Sage Oil & Charred Tomato Confit
Tangy strained yogurt meets soft eggs and burnt herb butter
464 cal · 19g protein · 40 min