Skip to content
A spread of Middle Eastern dishes

Browse by cuisine

Middle Eastern Recipes

55 recipes — each showing allergens, prep time, and servings. Page 2 of 3.

Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.
Manakish — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Manakish

Pizza dough topped with a fragrant za'atar and olive oil blend and melted Akawi cheese, baked until bubbly, a beloved Levantine breakfast flatbread.

30 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Dairy Sesame Wheat
Awamah (Luqaimat) — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Awamah (Luqaimat)

Bite-sized sweet dumplings that are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

90 min Serves 8
Wheat
Freekeh with Chicken — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Freekeh with Chicken

Roasted green wheat cooked like pilaf, served with roasted chicken.

60 min Serves 4
Dairy Tree nut Wheat
Tabbouleh — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Tabbouleh

A fresh herb salad primarily made of finely chopped parsley.

20 min Serves 4
Wheat
Lahmacun — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Lahmacun

Thin, crispy Turkish flatbread topped with a spiced minced lamb mixture, rolled up with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.

45 min Serves 2 Kid-friendly
Wheat
Arayes — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Arayes

Thin pita stuffed with spiced ground beef or lamb, grated onion, parsley, and baharat, then grilled until the bread turns crisp and the meat cooks through.

25 min Serves 3
Wheat
Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce) — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)

A fluffy, intensely garlicky emulsified sauce that is the irresistible companion to grilled chicken and shawarma across the Levant.

20 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Falafel — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Falafel

Soaked dried chickpeas blended with onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, and cumin, formed into patties and deep-fried until deeply golden and crisp.

45 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Mahshi (Stuffed Vegetables) — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Mahshi (Stuffed Vegetables)

Vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers hollowed out and stuffed with rice and meat.

90 min Serves 1
No listed common allergens
Sfiha — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Sfiha

Open-faced Levantine meat pies of pizza dough topped with spiced ground beef or lamb, tomato, onion, pomegranate molasses, and pine nuts, baked until crisp.

60 min Serves 3 Kid-friendly
Tree nut Wheat
Maamoul (Date-Filled Cookies) — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Maamoul (Date-Filled Cookies)

Delicate semolina shortbread cookies stuffed with spiced date paste, traditionally pressed in carved molds for Eid celebrations.

90 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Dairy Wheat
Shish Taouk — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Shish Taouk

Chicken breast cubes marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and tomato paste with paprika, then grilled on skewers for a tangy, charred Lebanese kebab.

30 min Serves 4
Dairy
Harira (Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup) — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Harira (Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup)

A hearty, aromatic Moroccan soup of lentils, chickpeas, and tomatoes traditionally served to break the Ramadan fast.

75 min Serves 3
Wheat
Mhalabia (Rosewater Milk Pudding) — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Mhalabia (Rosewater Milk Pudding)

A delicate, fragrant milk pudding set with cornstarch and perfumed with rosewater, topped with crushed pistachios.

25 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Dairy Tree nut
Adana Kebab — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Adana Kebab

Spicy hand-minced lamb kebabs molded onto skewers and grilled over charcoal, a fiery specialty of southern Turkey.

60 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Bamia — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Bamia

Lamb stewed with baby okra, tomatoes, and garlic into a hearty Middle Eastern stew, brightened with fresh cilantro.

60 min Serves 3
No listed common allergens
Sahlab — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Sahlab

A warm, thick, milky winter drink topped with cinnamon and nuts.

10 min Serves 2
Dairy Tree nut
Shish Kebabs — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Shish Kebabs

Cubes of lamb or sirloin marinated in olive oil, garlic, and cumin, skewered with onion and bell pepper and grilled, a Middle Eastern classic.

40 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Kabsa — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Kabsa

Bone-in chicken and basmati rice simmered together with tomato and warm Kabsa spices, topped with raisins and toasted almonds, a Saudi rice classic.

90 min Serves 5
Tree nut
Foul Mudammas — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Foul Mudammas

A hearty stew of warmed fava beans stirred with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.

20 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Kunafa (Knafeh) — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Kunafa (Knafeh)

A traditional dessert made with spun pastry, soaked in sweet syrup, and layered with cheese.

45 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Dairy Tree nut Wheat
Jallab — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Jallab

A refreshing summer drink made from carob, dates, grape molasses, and rose water.

5 min Serves 2
Tree nut
Mansaf — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Mansaf

The national dish of Jordan, made of lamb cooked in a sauce of fermented dried yogurt.

120 min Serves 5
Dairy Tree nut Wheat
Dawood Basha — Middle Eastern recipe Middle Eastern Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Dawood Basha

Meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, often served with rice.

45 min Serves 3
Tree nut

Save Middle Eastern recipes to your week, and the free Listahan app checks every one against your family's allergens automatically.