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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.

Labne & Sumac Scramble with Crispy Sage Oil & Charred Tomato ConfitIntermediate
Breakfast

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
vegetarianintermediate40-minute
Charred Halloumi & Burnt Lemon Fattoush with Pomegranate-Tahini DrizzleIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Burnt Lemon Fattoush with Pomegranate-Tahini Drizzle

warm salty cheese over herbed greens with smoky citrus dressing

908 cal · 38g protein · 22 min
high-proteinvegetarian30-minute
Crispy Halloumi Wedges with Charred Lemon & Oregano OilIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Halloumi Wedges with Charred Lemon & Oregano Oil

Golden, squeaky cheese with bright citrus fire

649 cal · 27g protein · 17 min
vegetariangluten-freequick-snack
Grilled Peach & Labneh Crostini with Crispy Sage OilEasy
In-between

Grilled Peach & Labneh Crostini with Crispy Sage Oil

Creamy strained yogurt on crackly bread, warm caramelized stone fruit

550 cal · 15g protein · 17 min
vegetarianquickmediterraneangluten-free-option
Crispy Halloumi & Pomegranate Arils with Sumac DukkahEasy
Snack

Crispy Halloumi & Pomegranate Arils with Sumac Dukkah

Warm squeaky cheese with tart pomegranate and spiced nut crust

676 cal · 32g protein · 18 min
vegetarianquickmediterraneangluten-free
Crispy Spiced Cauliflower with Burnt Pomegranate & Whipped FetaIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Spiced Cauliflower with Burnt Pomegranate & Whipped Feta

Charred, sweet-tart, creamy—a vegetable showstopper

618 cal · 13g protein · 38 min
vegetarianintermediateshowstopper
Whipped Labneh & Sumac Crisps with Crispy Sage OilIntermediate
In-between

Whipped Labneh & Sumac Crisps with Crispy Sage Oil

Tangy, herbal, textured—a lighter lift

631 cal · 12g protein · 18 min
vegetarianquickintermediate
Crispy Freekeh Cakes with Whipped Beet Purée, Tangy Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Freekeh Cakes with Whipped Beet Purée, Tangy Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage Oil

nutty grain patties with earthy roasted beet cream

814 cal · 23g protein · 43 min
vegetariandairy-free-option
Labneh & Pressed Olive Spread on Warm Pita with Roasted Garlic & Marjoram OilEasy
In-between

Labneh & Pressed Olive Spread on Warm Pita with Roasted Garlic & Marjoram Oil

creamy tangy yogurt with herbed crispy bread

442 cal · 14g protein · 13 min
vegetarianhigh-proteinquick
Whipped Labne & Burnt Honey Toast with Charred Fig & Crispy Sage OilSophisticated
Breakfast

Whipped Labne & Burnt Honey Toast with Charred Fig & Crispy Sage Oil

Creamy labneh, toasted sourdough, burnt sage oil, fresh figs & pomegranate molasses

912 cal · 41g protein · 30 min
vegetariansophisticated-breakfast
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
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
Garlic & Herb Labneh Dip with Toasted Pita ChipsEasy
In-between

Garlic & Herb Labneh Dip with Toasted Pita Chips

Creamy labneh streaked with roasted garlic, fresh herbs, and a swirl of chili oil

466 cal · 16g protein · 12 min
vegetarianquickgluten-adaptable
Labneh & Olive Scramble with Crispy Pita ShardsEasy
Breakfast

Labneh & Olive Scramble with Crispy Pita Shards

Creamy labneh folded into soft scrambled eggs with za'atar oil and torn fried pita

441 cal · 21g protein · 17 min
vegetarianquick15-minute
Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey, Crushed Pistachios & Sumac CrackersIntermediate
In-between

Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey, Crushed Pistachios & Sumac Crackers

Creamy, tangy cheese cloud with sweet-spicy heat

616 cal · 19g protein · 13 min
vegetarianquick-snackgluten-free-adaptable
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
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 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 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
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
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
Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Crisps with Whipped FetaIntermediate
Snack

Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Crisps with Whipped Feta

Twice-cooked chickpeas with tangy cheese dip

588 cal · 26g protein · 27 min
high-proteinvegetarian30-minute