SophisticatedBreakfast
Whipped Labneh & Roasted Tomato Toast
Creamy yogurt cheese, charred heirloom tomato, crispy sage & sumac
446 cal · 18g protein · 50 min
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.
Sophisticated
SophisticatedSnack
Toasted Pistachio & Pomegranate Brittle
Candied pistachios, tart pomegranate molasses & black sesame crunch
631 cal · 11g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi & Walnut Cones
Fried cheese, burnt honey, crispy walnut dust & sumac oil
959 cal · 23g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Artichoke Leaf Chips with Romesco & Whipped Labneh
Whole charred leaves, twice-dipped for maximum crunch
470 cal · 12g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Wedges with Fig Molasses & Thyme Oil
Golden, squeaky cheese with sweet-tart depth and herbaceous oil—unexpected, craveable
575 cal · 25g protein · 11 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Corn Tortilla & Roasted Beet Stacks with Charred Avocado Crema & Pomegranate Molasses
Layered texture—shattered tortilla, earthy beet, silky avocado, bitter-sweet glaze—in one sophisticated bite
757 cal · 7g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedSnack
Roasted Beet & Walnut Crisps with Labneh
Paper-thin vegetable chips with tangy whipped yogurt and dukkah
237 cal · 11g protein · 47 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Halloumi with Roasted Grape Agrodolce
Warm cheese with sweet-sour glazed grapes
507 cal · 26g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Crispy Chickpea & Yogurt Spread on Toasted Bread
Warm spiced chickpeas on creamy labneh and sourdough
714 cal · 32g protein · 25 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Eggplant Salad with Pomegranate & Pistachio
Squeaky cheese & smoky eggplant over herbed greens, jeweled with pomegranate seeds
836 cal · 35g protein · 28 min
EasyBreakfast
Whipped Feta & Tomato Scramble with Za'atar Crust
Creamy eggs with charred cherry tomatoes and crispy herb crouton
476 cal · 23g protein · 20 min
IntermediateIn-between
Spiced Labneh Dip with Toasted Pita Chips & Roasted Beet
Tangy whipped cheese, warm spices, earthy beet chips
510 cal · 14g protein · 20 min
IntermediateDessert
Orange Blossom Panna Cotta with Candied Pistachio Brittle
Silky custard infused with floral notes, topped with shards of spiced nut brittle
1099 cal · 16g protein · 33 min
EasyLunch
Çoban Salatası with Grilled Halloumi and Sumac
Fresh chopped salad with charred cheese and pomegranate vinaigrette
580 cal · 26g protein · 20 min
EasyIn-between
Turkish Yogurt Dip with Charred Flatbread
Creamy labneh with garlic, dill, and herb oil
255 cal · 11g protein · 15 min
EasyAppetizer
Mücver with Spiced Yogurt and Pomegranate
Crispy zucchini fritters with herbed yogurt and pomegranate molasses
565 cal · 16g protein · 22 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Chickpea & Pomegranate Seed Brittle with Sumac
Crunchy, tart, herbaceous handheld snack
639 cal · 25g protein · 25 min
IntermediateDessert
Tej Honey Cake with Roasted Grape Compote & Whipped Labneh
Spiced honey cake inspired by tej wine, served with sweet-tart grapes and cooling whipped yogurt
968 cal · 18g protein · 44 min
EasySnack
Za'atar Pita Crisps with Whipped Labneh & Pomegranate Molasses
Crispy, tangy, tart
476 cal · 14g protein · 15 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Spiced Chickpea Fritters with Charred Eggplant Purée & Pomegranate Oil
Crunchy-creamy, spiced warmth, tart finish
824 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Stone Fruit Salad with Bitter Greens
Salty cheese, caramelized peach, and peppery leaves with sumac vinaigrette
708 cal · 33g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Fritters with Spiced Yogurt & Black Garlic Oil
Golden-fried eggplant rounds with cooling yogurt and umami drizzle
847 cal · 19g protein · 37 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Menemen with Crispy Halloumi, Charred Pepper & Sumac Oil
Turkish scrambled eggs elevated with browned cheese and finishing fire
576 cal · 32g protein · 40 min
EasyIn-between
Ají Verde Hummus with Fried Tortilla Strips
Creamy green-chili dip with crispy corn-tortilla scoops
458 cal · 13g protein · 14 min