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Middle Eastern recipes
Middle Eastern cooking features grains, legumes, yogurt, tahini, sumac, za'atar and fresh herbs. Grilled meats, stuffed vegetables and mezze-style salads and dips are everyday staples across the region. Many dishes are naturally vegetarian and benefit from a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of good olive oil.
- Recipes
- 122
- Vegetarian
- 31
- Vegan
- 47
- Gluten-free
- 87
- Average time
- 39 min
- Average kcal
- 405
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Mains
- Anti-Inflammatory Middle Eastern Chickpea Pan-Seared Plate25 min · 405 kcal
- Anti-Inflammatory Middle Eastern Tempeh Steamed Ginger & Greens Plate25 min · 441 kcal
- Anti-Inflammatory Middle Eastern Turkey Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry25 min · 511 kcal
- Beef Dolma1h 20m · 538 kcal
- Beef Kofta35 min · 415 kcal
- Beef Maqluba1h 15m · 589 kcal
- Beef Mujaddara45 min · 574 kcal
- Beef Tagine1h 40m · 455 kcal
- Cauliflower Maqluba1h 10m · 421 kcal
- Cauliflower Mujaddara40 min · 431 kcal
- Cauliflower Tagine1h 25m · 314 kcal
- Chicken Kofta35 min · 361 kcal
- Chicken Maqluba1h 15m · 544 kcal
- Chicken Mujaddara45 min · 534 kcal
- Chicken Tagine1h 40m · 429 kcal
- Chickpea Kofta30 min · 350 kcal
- Chickpea Maqluba1h 10m · 530 kcal
- Chickpea Tagine1h 25m · 422 kcal
- Dairy-Free Middle Eastern Pork Zucchini Noodle Bowl25 min · 403 kcal
- Dairy-Free Middle Eastern Tempeh Zucchini Noodle Bowl25 min · 391 kcal
- Eggplant Dolma1h 5m · 347 kcal
- Fish Tagine1h 40m · 394 kcal
- Gluten-Free Middle Eastern Chickpea Pan-Seared Plate25 min · 528 kcal
- Gluten-Free Middle Eastern Lentil Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry25 min · 560 kcal
- Gluten-Free Middle Eastern Tofu Light Coconut Curry35 min · 464 kcal
- Heart-Smart Middle Eastern Chickpea Grilled Skewers with Herb Salad30 min · 353 kcal
- Heart-Smart Middle Eastern Tempeh Sheet-Pan Roast with Vegetables40 min · 513 kcal
- Heart-Smart Middle Eastern Tofu Sheet-Pan Roast with Vegetables40 min · 321 kcal
- High-Fibre Middle Eastern Lentil Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry25 min · 451 kcal
- High-Fibre Middle Eastern Lentil Sheet-Pan Roast with Vegetables40 min · 422 kcal
- High-Fibre Middle Eastern Lentil Slow-Simmered Stew55 min · 413 kcal
- High-Fibre Middle Eastern Salmon Zucchini Noodle Bowl25 min · 469 kcal
- Keto Middle Eastern Mushroom Sheet-Pan Roast with Vegetables40 min · 626 kcal
- Keto Middle Eastern Turkey Grilled Skewers with Herb Salad30 min · 536 kcal
- Lamb Dolma1h 20m · 555 kcal
- Lamb Kofta35 min · 426 kcal
- Lamb Maqluba1h 15m · 591 kcal
- Lamb Tagine1h 40m · 495 kcal
- Lean Middle Eastern Cod Grilled Skewers with Herb Salad30 min · 342 kcal
- Lean Middle Eastern Pork Slow-Simmered Stew55 min · 245 kcal
- Lentil Dolma1h 5m · 438 kcal
- Lentil Kofta30 min · 336 kcal
- Lentil Maqluba1h 10m · 499 kcal
- Lentil Mujaddara40 min · 497 kcal
- Low-Carb Middle Eastern Beef Steamed Ginger & Greens Plate25 min · 415 kcal
- Low-Carb Middle Eastern Mushroom Pan-Seared Plate25 min · 356 kcal
- Low-Carb Middle Eastern Shrimp Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry25 min · 504 kcal
- Low-GI Middle Eastern Cod Steamed Ginger & Greens Plate25 min · 452 kcal
- Low-GI Middle Eastern Mushroom Light Coconut Curry35 min · 393 kcal
- Low-GI Middle Eastern Tofu Steamed Ginger & Greens Plate25 min · 435 kcal
- Mushroom Dolma1h 5m · 364 kcal
- Mushroom Kofta30 min · 244 kcal
- Mushroom Mujaddara40 min · 413 kcal
- Paleo Middle Eastern Beef Grilled Skewers with Herb Salad30 min · 422 kcal
- Paleo Middle Eastern Beef Slow-Simmered Stew55 min · 358 kcal
- Paleo Middle Eastern Turkey Light Coconut Curry35 min · 501 kcal
- Potato Kofta30 min · 304 kcal
- Potato Maqluba1h 10m · 494 kcal
- Potato Mujaddara40 min · 506 kcal
- Pumpkin Tagine1h 25m · 312 kcal
- Spinach Mujaddara40 min · 383 kcal
- Tomato Dolma1h 5m · 348 kcal
- Zucchini Dolma1h 5m · 345 kcal
Soups
- High-Fibre Middle Eastern Pork Hearty Soup35 min · 431 kcal
- Lean Middle Eastern Egg Hearty Soup35 min · 279 kcal
- Lean Middle Eastern Mushroom Hearty Soup35 min · 259 kcal
- Low-GI Middle Eastern Lentil Hearty Soup35 min · 329 kcal
- Spiced Cauliflower Lentil Soup35 min · 224 kcal
- Spiced Chicken Lentil Soup50 min · 327 kcal
- Spiced Mushroom Lentil Soup35 min · 193 kcal
- Spiced Potato Lentil Soup35 min · 285 kcal
- Spiced Pumpkin Lentil Soup35 min · 222 kcal
- Spiced Spinach Lentil Soup35 min · 187 kcal
- Spiced Tomato Lentil Soup35 min · 186 kcal
Salads
- Avocado Fattoush15 min · 304 kcal
- Chicken Fattoush20 min · 346 kcal
- Chickpea Fattoush15 min · 305 kcal
- Dairy-Free Middle Eastern Salmon Power Salad Bowl20 min · 406 kcal
- Dairy-Free Middle Eastern Tempeh Power Salad Bowl20 min · 381 kcal
- Egg Fattoush20 min · 299 kcal
- Lamb Fattoush20 min · 389 kcal
- Low-Carb Middle Eastern Chicken Power Salad Bowl20 min · 484 kcal
- Shrimp Fattoush20 min · 262 kcal
- Tofu Fattoush15 min · 274 kcal
Lunchs
- Anti-Inflammatory Middle Eastern Salmon Lettuce Wraps20 min · 418 kcal
- Anti-Inflammatory Middle Eastern Turkey Lettuce Wraps20 min · 411 kcal
- Beef Shawarma40 min · 556 kcal
- Cauliflower Shawarma35 min · 389 kcal
- Chicken Shawarma40 min · 509 kcal
- Chickpea Shawarma35 min · 501 kcal
- Dairy-Free Middle Eastern Chickpea Lettuce Wraps20 min · 492 kcal
- Lamb Shawarma40 min · 588 kcal
- Mushroom Shawarma35 min · 376 kcal
- Tofu Shawarma35 min · 443 kcal
Desserts
- Berry Kunafa50 min · 372 kcal
- Caramel Kunafa50 min · 422 kcal
- Cheese Kunafa50 min · 548 kcal
- Chocolate Kunafa50 min · 484 kcal
- Coconut Kunafa50 min · 434 kcal
- Mango Kunafa50 min · 390 kcal
- Pistachio Kunafa50 min · 460 kcal
Breakfasts
- Cheese Manakish30 min · 491 kcal
- Chicken Manakish30 min · 440 kcal
- Egg Manakish30 min · 396 kcal
- Mushroom Manakish25 min · 317 kcal
- Potato Manakish25 min · 405 kcal
- Spinach Manakish25 min · 304 kcal
- Tomato Manakish25 min · 322 kcal
Snacks
- Avocado Hummus Plate15 min · 400 kcal
- Beef Hummus Plate20 min · 449 kcal
- Cheese Mezze Platter30 min · 455 kcal
- Chicken Hummus Plate20 min · 407 kcal
- Chicken Mezze Platter30 min · 402 kcal
- Chickpea Mezze Platter25 min · 376 kcal
- Eggplant Hummus Plate15 min · 291 kcal
- Eggplant Mezze Platter25 min · 316 kcal
- Lamb Hummus Plate20 min · 464 kcal
- Lamb Mezze Platter30 min · 489 kcal
- Mushroom Hummus Plate15 min · 296 kcal
- Mushroom Mezze Platter25 min · 271 kcal
- Pumpkin Hummus Plate15 min · 316 kcal
- Zucchini Mezze Platter25 min · 268 kcal
Frequently asked questions about Middle Eastern food
How many Middle Eastern recipes are on LearnViz Cooking?
There are 122 Middle Eastern recipes, spread across 7 courses from mains and soups to desserts and breakfasts.
What is the quickest Middle Eastern recipe?
Mushroom Hummus Plate is among the quickest, at 15 min in total. Other short options include Avocado Hummus Plate, Pumpkin Hummus Plate, Eggplant Hummus Plate.
Are there vegetarian or vegan Middle Eastern recipes?
Yes. 31 recipes are vegetarian and 47 are vegan. Check ingredient labels on stocks and pastes, which can contain animal products.
How many calories do Middle Eastern recipes have?
Per serving, Middle Eastern recipes range from about 186 to 626 kcal, with an average of 405 kcal. Values are estimates.
Are there gluten-free Middle Eastern recipes?
87 Middle Eastern recipes are marked gluten-free in our data. Always check labels on sauces, stocks and spice blends, which can contain gluten.