Middle Eastern recipes
33 authentic Middle Eastern recipes
Tahini, sumac, za'atar, chickpeas, lemon, mezze
Middle Eastern cuisine draws from the ancient crossroads of Mesopotamia, weaving together Levantine, Persian, and Anatolian threads into a rich culinary tapestry. Lebanese, Syrian, Jordanian, Palestinian, Iranian, and Turkish kitchens share a pantry of tahini, sumac, za'atar, and pomegranate molasses that turns simple ingredients into deeply layered flavour. Mezze spreads anchor the social table; kebabs char over open coals while fragrant saffron rice steams beneath a crisp tahdig. Flatbreads — lavash, pita, barbari — carry every meal. The baklava family closes feasts with honey and nut luxury. This is a cuisine rooted in millennia of trade, migration, and a generous definition of welcome.
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20 minutesSesame Grilled Chicken with Middle Eastern
Sesame-infused chicken grilled to perfection.
easy280 calmiddle-eastern
45 minutesSpiced Roasted Cauliflower and Jerusalem Artichokes
Roasted cauliflower and Jerusalem artichokes with aromatic spices.
easy120 calmiddle-eastern
45 minutesPomegranate Yogurt Lamb Sauté
Sautéed lamb with tart pomegranate and creamy yogurt.
medium480 calmiddle-eastern
45 minutesMiddle Eastern Chickpea Patties: Flavorful Fritters
"Chickpea patties with Middle Eastern flavors.".
medium320 calmiddle-eastern
33 minutesApricot Pistachio Rice Bake: Flavorful Twist
Baked rice with apricot and pistachio for a flavorful twist.
medium280 calmiddle-eastern
50 minutesTahini Chickpea Cream Soup
Creamy chickpea soup with a hint of sesame tahini.
medium320 calmiddle-eastern
40 minutesInstant Pot Lentils and Rice Pilaf
Middle Eastern lentils and rice cooked effortlessly in Instant Pot.
medium380 calmiddle-eastern
1 hour 10 minutesMiddle Eastern Spiced Grilled Chicken Skewers
Grilled chicken skewers with Middle Eastern spices.
easy320 calmiddle-eastern
25 minutesGrilled Eggplant with Seasoned Yogurt Sauce
Grilled eggplant and greens paired with seasoned yogurt sauce.
medium280 calmediterranean
48 hours 20 minutesPistachio Spring Vegetable Nutty Rice
Nutty rice dish with crunchy pistachios and vibrant spring veggies.
medium320 calmiddle-eastern
1 hour 31 minutesVanilla Infused Traditional Arabic Cookies
Traditional cookies with a sweet vanilla flavor.
medium320 calarabic
1 hourSmoky Eggplant Tahini Lemon Dip
Smoky eggplant dip with tahini and lemon.
medium120 calmiddle-eastern
1 hour 20 minutesBeet Hummus with Tahini: Creamy Dip
Creamy beet dip with sesame paste for a unique appetizer.
medium120 calmiddle-eastern
20 minutesAlmond Garlic Cauliflower with Roast Drizzle
Roasted cauliflower drizzled with almond garlic sauce.
medium280 calmediterranean
1 hour 20 minutesBeef & Veggie Hearty Arabic Stew
Hearty stew packed with tender beef and fresh vegetables.
medium380 calarabic
30 minutesSpiced Eggs with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
Eggs with aromatic spices and creamy cucumber yogurt sauce.
medium485 calmiddle-eastern
10 minutesSpicy Chickpea Dip with Aromatics
Spiced chickpea dip with aromatic flavors.
easy210 calmediterranean
48 hours 10 minutesYogurt to Tangy Labneh Cheese Conversion
Creamy yogurt transformed into tangy labneh cheese.
easy320 calmiddle-eastern
168 hours 15 minutesZesty Pink Pickled Turnips Recipe
Tangy pickled turnips with a vibrant pink hue.
easy30 calmiddle-eastern
2 hours 20 minutesAfghan Spiced Baked Cod Fillets
Flaky cod baked with aromatic Afghan seasonings.
medium290 calafghan
1 hour 25 minutesJam-Filled Classic Arabic Cookies
Traditional cookies with a sweet jam center.
medium410 calarabic
30 minutesMiddle Eastern Onion Omelette Burst
Savory onion omelette with aromatic Middle Eastern flavors.
medium215 calmiddle-eastern
40 minutesSpiced Lamb Meatballs: Savory Middle-Eastern Flavors
Savory lamb meatballs with a touch of spice.
medium320 calmiddle-eastern
40 minutesLentil and Rice Pilaf Medley
Hearty lentils and rice combined in a flavorful pilaf dish.
easy320 calmediterranean
4 hours 10 minutesSlow-Cooked Shredded Chicken in Arabic Spices
Tender shredded chicken slow-cooked to perfection.
easy320 calarabic
2 hoursBarberry Saffron Tangy Rice Pilaf
Tangy rice dish with barberries and saffron.
medium620 caliranian
40 minutesGrilled Eggplant in Pomegranate Glaze
Grilled eggplant with pomegranate molasses.
easy210 calmiddle-eastern
15 minutesCreamy Tahini Lettuce Salad Recipe
Crisp lettuce topped with creamy tahini dressing.
easy280 calmiddle-eastern
1 hour 20 minutesArabic Coffee Infused Moist Cake
Moist cake infused with aromatic coffee flavor.
medium480 calarabic
45 minutesCrispy Kale-Pumpkin Falafels with Pickled Carrot
Crispy kale and pumpkin falafels paired with tangy pickled carrot slaw.
medium320 calmiddle-eastern
30 minutesSpiced Chickpeas with Tangy Bulgur Recipe
Spiced chickpeas paired with tangy bulgur and chutney.
medium320 calmiddle-eastern
25 minutesZaatar Rice with Crispy Chicken Tenders
Crispy chicken paired with aromatic zaatar-infused rice.
medium520 calmiddle-eastern
12 hours 15 minutesPomegranate Glazed Roasted Eggplant Tangy Dish
Eggplant roasted in pomegranate molasses for a tangy dish.
easy180 calmiddle-eastern