EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon Salad with Pomegranate
Salty-sweet, charred, refreshing—summer's perfect tension
738 cal · 32g protein · 18 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.
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SophisticatedIn-between
Spiced Labneh Cones with Charred Cherry Tomato, Sumac & Crispy Breadcrumb
Handheld, elegant, tart and crunchy
553 cal · 16g protein · 33 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Halloumi Coins with Sumac & Pickled Strawberry
Warm cheese, tart-sweet fruit, finish of floral salt
492 cal · 25g protein · 22 min
EasySnack
Crispy Halloumi Coins with Pomegranate Molasses & Pine Nut Dust
Panfried salty cheese with tart-sweet reduction and toasted pine nuts
919 cal · 35g protein · 13 min
IntermediateIn-between
Spiced Labne & Charred Eggplant Dip with Crispy Pita Chips
Smoky roasted eggplant stirred into strained yogurt with warm spices
527 cal · 20g protein · 23 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Fattoush Phyllo Cones with Whipped Goat Cheese, Pomegranate & Burnt Garlic Oil
Herbaceous salad meets Middle Eastern pastry in a playful hand-held bite
827 cal · 21g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Burnt Honey Menemen with Crispy Sage Oil & Whipped Labneh
Silken scrambled eggs folded with roasted peppers, tomato confit & sumac
1215 cal · 45g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedSnack
Charred Apricot & Nigella Seed Pastry Coins with Whipped Cream Cheese
Buttery phyllo crisps with roasted stone fruit & black seed crunch
848 cal · 19g protein · 50 min
EasySnack
Whipped Labneh & Charred Lemon Dip
Tangy yogurt cheese, warm olive oil, crispy pita chips
355 cal · 16g protein · 15 min
EasyBreakfast
Manakish Breakfast Bowl with Labneh, Dukkah & Charred Tomato Confit
Creamy labneh, toasted spice blend & slow-roasted tomato on za'atar flatbread crumble
380 cal · 19g protein · 32 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Olive Salad
Warm cheese, charred tomatoes, herbs and crispy sourdough croutons
700 cal · 30g protein · 20 min
EasyLunch
Turkish Tomato & Bulgur Salad with Grilled Halloumi
Kofte-spiced bulgur meets charred cheese and fresh herbs
810 cal · 32g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Halloumi Coins with Sumac Tomato Emulsion & Black Garlic Oil
Pan-fried cheese discs, charred heritage tomatoes, umami depth
782 cal · 39g protein · 32 min
IntermediateIn-between
Grilled Halloumi with Charred Radicchio, Balsamic & Toasted Hazelnut
Squeaky cheese, bitter greens, sweet-tart reduction, crunch
724 cal · 29g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Quick Whipped Herbed Ricotta with Sumac Tomato & Crispy Bread
Creamy, tart, alive—the dinner-party opener
386 cal · 14g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Fried Halloumi with Charred Apricot & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Sweet-salty, smoky, utterly original—12 minutes, one skillet.
536 cal · 26g protein · 15 min
EasyIn-between
Whipped Labneh & Burnt Honey with Toasted Hazelnut Oil & Crispy Thyme Croutons
Cloud-light yogurt whip kissed with dark honey, nutty oil & herbal bread shards
537 cal · 24g protein · 18 min
IntermediateLunch
Whole Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Tahini-Pomegranate Glaze & Crispy Breadcrumb Dukkah
Inch-thick cauliflower slab, charred & tender, coated in tart-sweet glaze and nutty spice crust
813 cal · 22g protein · 40 min
EasySnack
Crispy Halloumi Fingers with Pomegranate Molasses & Pistachio Dust
Pan-fried squeaky cheese with tart molasses dip & roasted pistachio powder
669 cal · 30g protein · 14 min
EasySnack
Harissa & Whipped Labneh Crudités
Spiced labneh dip with summer vegetables and crispy caraway crisps
372 cal · 14g protein · 18 min
EasySnack
Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip with Sumac Pita Crisps
Muhammara-inspired muhammara with toasted walnuts, pomegranate molasses and aleppo pepper
728 cal · 14g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Spiced Cauliflower Fritters with Pomegranate Molasses & Whipped Almond Cream
Warm cauliflower beignets with tangy-sweet dip and creamy nut sauce
862 cal · 24g protein · 27 min
IntermediateDessert
Orange Blossom Panna Cotta with Candied Pistachio Brittle & Pomegranate Gel
Silky custard with floral perfume, topped with crunchy nut brittle and jeweled pomegranate pearls
890 cal · 12g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Beet & Paneer Salad with Pomegranate-Lime Dressing & Toasted Pistachios
Earthy beets and creamy paneer with bright citrus and jeweled pomegranate
871 cal · 26g protein · 30 min