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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.

Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Pomegranate VinaigretteEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

salty-squeaky cheese, caramelized fruit, pomegranate pop

718 cal · 35g protein · 22 min
vegetarianhigh-proteincalcium-rich
Melanzane Ripiene in Cartoccio with Burrata, Pine Nut Cream & Pomegranate ArilsIntermediate
Appetizer

Melanzane Ripiene in Cartoccio with Burrata, Pine Nut Cream & Pomegranate Arils

Eggplant parcels en papillote revealing creamy burrata, toasted pine nut sauce and jeweled pomegranate

624 cal · 19g protein · 40 min
vegetariangluten-free
Harissa Shakshuka with Crispy Pita ChipsEasy
Breakfast

Harissa Shakshuka with Crispy Pita Chips

eggs poached in spiced tomato broth with charred bread

370 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
vegetarianunder-30-minone-pan
Whipped Labne & Muhammara ToastIntermediate
In-between

Whipped Labne & Muhammara Toast

Charred bread, roasted red pepper-walnut dip, pomegranate & pine nut garnish

412 cal · 17g protein · 14 min
vegetarian15-minute
Roasted Eggplant & Pomegranate Caponata RigatoniIntermediate
Lunch

Roasted Eggplant & Pomegranate Caponata Rigatoni

Whole-grain pasta with charred vegetables, pomegranate molasses and torn ricotta salata

956 cal · 26g protein · 50 min
vegetarianitalian
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dumplings with Walnut-Cilantro OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dumplings with Walnut-Cilantro Oil

Crispy-fried wontons filled with spiced eggplant and pomegranate pearls

828 cal · 12g protein · 40 min
vegetarianintermediate
Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Spiced Yogurt & SumacEasy
Snack

Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Spiced Yogurt & Sumac

Fried chickpea nuggets with cool herbed yogurt dip

515 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
high-proteinvegetarian20-minute
Berbere-Roasted Carrot Rounds with Whipped Labneh, Pomegranate & Crispy Chickpea OilEasy
Appetizer

Berbere-Roasted Carrot Rounds with Whipped Labneh, Pomegranate & Crispy Chickpea Oil

Charred rounds of heirloom carrot with creamy whipped labneh and a garlic-chickpea oil drizzle

280 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
high-proteinvegetariandairy
Muhammara-Stuffed Roasted Figs with Whipped Labneh & PistachiosSophisticated
Snack

Muhammara-Stuffed Roasted Figs with Whipped Labneh & Pistachios

Sweet, spiced, cool and crunchy—a composed afternoon bite

742 cal · 18g protein · 22 min
vegetariangluten-free
Muhammara Shakshuka with Crispy Sage BreadIntermediate
Breakfast

Muhammara Shakshuka with Crispy Sage Bread

Roasted red pepper & walnut sauce cradling soft eggs

655 cal · 20g protein · 30 min
vegetarianunder-30-minintermediate
Hummus & Charred Veggie PlatterEasy
Snack

Hummus & Charred Veggie Platter

Chickpea spread, charred zucchini, sweet pepper, sourdough chips

529 cal · 16g protein · 13 min
vegetarianvegan-adaptablequick
Za'atar Flatbread Crisps with Labneh & Charred Green OlivesIntermediate
Snack

Za'atar Flatbread Crisps with Labneh & Charred Green Olives

Crispy pan-fried dough shards with creamy strained yogurt

400 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
vegetarianunder-30-minintermediate
Honeyed Labneh with Toasted Walnuts & Date SyrupEasy
In-between

Honeyed Labneh with Toasted Walnuts & Date Syrup

creamy, sweet, grounding

263 cal · 13g protein · 8 min
vegetariangluten-freequick
Crispy Chickpea & Harissa Phyllo Cones with Whipped Labneh, Pomegranate & Black Garlic OilSophisticated
Snack

Crispy Chickpea & Harissa Phyllo Cones with Whipped Labneh, Pomegranate & Black Garlic Oil

Shatteringly delicate phyllo tubes filled with spiced chickpea ragù and creamy labneh

777 cal · 20g protein · 60 min
vegetariandairy-free-optionsophisticated
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Freekeh, Pomegranate & Sumac VinaigretteSophisticated
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Freekeh, Pomegranate & Sumac Vinaigrette

Smoky cheese and caramelized stone fruit with nutty grain and tart pomegranate

1188 cal · 48g protein · 60 min
vegetariangluten-free-optionhigh-protein
Whipped Labneh & Burnt Honey Toast with Crispy Sage & Walnut DukkahSophisticated
In-between

Whipped Labneh & Burnt Honey Toast with Crispy Sage & Walnut Dukkah

Tangy strained yogurt and caramelized honey on crispy bread with herbed spice crust

637 cal · 16g protein · 40 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Menemen with Crispy Halloumi & Charred Tomato OilEasy
Breakfast

Menemen with Crispy Halloumi & Charred Tomato Oil

Silky scrambled eggs with peppers, tomatoes, and browned halloumi cubes

730 cal · 45g protein · 22 min
vegetarianunder-25-minhigh-protein
Charred Eggplant Caviar with Whipped Labneh, Burnt Garlic & Pomegranate OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Eggplant Caviar with Whipped Labneh, Burnt Garlic & Pomegranate Oil

Smoky roasted eggplant dip crowned with herbed labneh, crispy garlic chips, and pomegranate-chili oil

351 cal · 8g protein · 33 min
vegetariangluten-free
Crispy Chickpea & Charred Lemon Cones with Spiced Crème FraîcheSophisticated
Snack

Crispy Chickpea & Charred Lemon Cones with Spiced Crème Fraîche

Delicate fried chickpea tuiles folded into cones, filled with tangy spiced cream

478 cal · 9g protein · 45 min
vegetariangluten-free
Crispy Phyllo Cigars Filled with Spiced Squash, Ricotta & Pomegranate SeedsEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Phyllo Cigars Filled with Spiced Squash, Ricotta & Pomegranate Seeds

Shatteringly crispy pastry rolls stuffed with creamy-sweet-tangy autumn filling

535 cal · 12g protein · 22 min
vegetarian30-minute
Crispy Callaloo Fritter with Scotch Bonnet Aioli & Pomegranate Molasses GlazeIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Callaloo Fritter with Scotch Bonnet Aioli & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze

Herb-studded vegetable fritter with a spicy, creamy dip and sweet-tart glaze

940 cal · 9g protein · 27 min
intermediate-technique25-minutevegetarian
Tej Spiced Honey Cake with Roasted Grapes & Whipped LabnehEasy
Dessert

Tej Spiced Honey Cake with Roasted Grapes & Whipped Labneh

Warm-spiced honey cake with caramelized grapes and cool tangy yogurt

736 cal · 15g protein · 32 min
vegetariandairy30-minute
Crispy Halloumi & Charred Apricot Shakshuka with Dukkah Crumb & Labneh DollopSophisticated
In-between

Crispy Halloumi & Charred Apricot Shakshuka with Dukkah Crumb & Labneh Dollop

Pan-fried cheese in a warm spiced tomato nest with eggs and Middle Eastern crunch

753 cal · 39g protein · 45 min
vegetariangluten-freeMediterranean
Grilled Halloumi & Green Bean Salad with Charred Lemon VinaigretteEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Green Bean Salad with Charred Lemon Vinaigrette

Squeaky salty cheese, tender beans, bright citrus dressing

927 cal · 35g protein · 25 min
high-proteinvegetariangluten-freeeasy