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Tag: middle-eastern

15 recipes

Baba Ganoush — vegetables recipe plated
120P 3gC 10gF 8g
vegetables

Baba Ganoush

Baba ganoush — smoky charred eggplant dip with tahini, lemon, and garlic, served with warm pita.

Beginner 25m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Baba Ganoush — appetizer recipe plated
120P 3gC 12gF 8g
appetizer

Baba Ganoush

Baba ganoush with charred eggplant and tahini — smoky, creamy, and deeply savory.

Beginner 40m$
beginnerdairy-freegluten-free
Chicken Shawarma — chicken recipe plated
380P 38gC 18gF 16g
chicken

Chicken Shawarma

Chicken shawarma with warm-spiced yogurt marinade, charred edges, and creamy garlic sauce in pita.

Intermediate 45m$
chickenhealthyhigh-protein
Classic Hummus — appetizer recipe plated
180P 7gC 18gF 10g
appetizer

Classic Hummus

Classic hummus with tahini, lemon, and garlic — silky smooth with a cumin-olive oil drizzle.

Beginner 15m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Crispy Falafel — plant-based recipe plated
320P 14gC 36gF 14g
plant-based

Crispy Falafel

Crispy falafel from dried chickpeas with fresh herbs — golden outside, bright green inside.

Intermediate 45m$
dairy-freehigh-proteinintermediate
Fattoush (Lebanese Bread Salad) — salads recipe plated
220P 8gC 14gF 16g
salads

Fattoush (Lebanese Bread Salad)

Crispy pita chips tossed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy sumac dressing — Lebanon's signature salad.

Beginner 20m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Pita Bread — breads recipe plated
280P 8gC 42gF 8g
breads

Pita Bread

Pita Bread — a Middle Eastern bread Ready in 90 minutes.

Intermediate 1h 30m$
anti-inflammatorybreadbudget
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Pomegranate — vegetables recipe plated
160P 5gC 14gF 10g
vegetables

Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Pomegranate

Roasted cauliflower with tahini drizzle, pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, and cumin — Middle Eastern style.

Intermediate 35m$
dairy-freegluten-freehealthy
Shakshuka — chicken recipe plated
220P 14gC 16gF 12g
chicken

Shakshuka

Shakshuka with eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce — a one-pan brunch with crusty bread.

Beginner 30m$
beginnerbrunchbudget
Tabbouleh — composed recipe plated
180P 4gC 22gF 10g
composed

Tabbouleh

Traditional tabbouleh — a Lebanese parsley salad with bulgur, tomatoes, lemon, and olive oil.

Beginner 20m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
What Is Harissa? Guide to North African Chili Paste — north-african recipe plated
north-african

What Is Harissa? Guide to North African Chili Paste

Harissa is a smoky North African chili paste made from roasted peppers and spices. Learn what it tastes like, how to use it, and 5 substitutes.

Beginner 5m$
ingredient-guidenorth-africanmiddle-eastern
What Is Pomegranate Molasses? Guide to the Sweet-Tart Syrup — middle-eastern recipe plated
middle-eastern

What Is Pomegranate Molasses? Guide to the Sweet-Tart Syrup

Pomegranate molasses is a thick, tangy syrup made from reduced pomegranate juice. Learn how to use it, 5 substitutes, and where to buy.

Beginner 5m$
ingredient-guidemiddle-easternsauces-condiments
What Is Sumac? Guide to the Tangy Middle Eastern Spice — middle-eastern recipe plated
middle-eastern

What Is Sumac? Guide to the Tangy Middle Eastern Spice

Sumac is a tangy, citrusy spice ground from dried berries. Learn what it tastes like, how to use it, 5 substitutes, and where to buy.

Beginner 5m$
ingredient-guidemiddle-easternspices
What Is Tahini? Guide to Sesame Paste — middle-eastern recipe plated
middle-eastern

What Is Tahini? Guide to Sesame Paste

Tahini is a creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds. Learn what it tastes like, how to use it, 5 substitutes, and the best brands.

Beginner 5m$
ingredient-guidemiddle-easternsauces-condiments
Za'atar Fattoush — composed recipe plated
220P 5gC 28gF 10g
composed

Za'atar Fattoush

Za'atar fattoush with crispy pita chips, sumac dressing, and fresh herbs — a Lebanese classic.

Beginner 15m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free