1,646 Middle Eastern Recipes
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Shawarma Chicken
Spiced chicken roasted upright and shaved into pita with tahini and pickles.
Sheet Pan Harissa-Spiced Lamb with Roasted Chickpeas and Carrots
Juicy lamb chunks roasted with smoky harissa and served alongside crispy chickpeas and tender carrots for a bold-flavored one-pan meal.
Spiced Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing
A vibrant no-cook salad combining chickpeas with warm spices and a creamy tahini dressing, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Grilled Coffee-Rubbed Beef Skewers with Spiced Yogurt Dip
Tender beef skewers rubbed with a fragrant coffee and spice blend, grilled to perfection and served alongside a cooling spiced yogurt dip.
Slow Cooker Iraqi-Inspired Lamb Stew with Date and Chickpea
A richly spiced lamb stew slow-cooked with sweet dates and hearty chickpeas, delivering a comforting Middle Eastern flavor in every bite.
Date and Walnut Ma'amoul Cookies
Traditional Middle Eastern shortbread cookies filled with a spiced date and walnut mixture, perfect for festive occasions.
International-Themed Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce
Tender lamb meatballs seasoned with warm spices, served with a cooling yogurt sauce, reflecting the diverse global flavors of a theme park adventure.
Slow-Cooked Lamb Pilaf with Dried Apricots and Nuts
A comforting slow-cooked lamb pilaf that blends tender meat with sweet dried apricots and crunchy nuts, inspired by Central Asian flavors.
Date and Pistachio Baklava Rolls with Rosewater Syrup
Delicate phyllo dough rolls filled with a sweet mixture of chopped dates and pistachios, soaked in fragrant rosewater syrup for a classic Middle Eastern dessert.
One-Pot Spiced Beef and Rice Pilaf with Caramelized Onions
A savory one-pot dish combining ground beef, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice topped with sweet caramelized onions for a hearty meal.
Air Fryer Harissa-Spiced Cauliflower Steaks
Thick-cut cauliflower steaks coated in a smoky harissa spice blend and air-fried until tender with crispy edges — a flavorful vegan main or side.
Smoked Eggplant and Tahini Dip with Pomegranate Seeds
A smoky Middle Eastern dip blending charred eggplant with creamy tahini, brightened by fresh pomegranate seeds and lemon juice.
Spiced Egyptian Lentil Stew with Toasted Cumin
A warm, hearty lentil stew inspired by North African spices with toasted cumin and garlic for depth and comfort.
Sautéed Chicken with Turkish Tomato and Pepper Sauce
Juicy chicken thighs pan-sautéed and simmered in a rich tomato and roasted red pepper sauce spiced with smoked paprika.
Grilled Lemon-Turmeric Chicken with Spiced Quinoa
Juicy grilled chicken marinated in lemon and turmeric, served on a bed of aromatic spiced quinoa.
Slow-Cooked Beef and Chickpea Tagine with Warm Spices
A rich and hearty North African-inspired stew where tender beef slowly braises with chickpeas and aromatic spices for deep, authentic flavor.
Grilled Doner Kebab Wrap with Tangy Yogurt Sauce
A savory grilled doner kebab seasoned with aromatic spices, wrapped in warm flatbread with crisp vegetables and a refreshing yogurt sauce.
Honey-Glazed Walnut Baklava Bars
Layered phyllo pastry bars filled with a crunchy honey and walnut filling, baked to golden perfection and drizzled with a bright lemon-honey syrup.
Bourbon-Infused Baklava with Toasted Walnuts
A rich, layered baklava enhanced with a subtle bourbon aroma and crunchy toasted walnuts, blending traditional Middle Eastern flavors with a spirited twist.
Jasmine Tea-Infused Rice with Toasted Almonds and Dried Rose Petals
Fluffy jasmine tea-infused basmati rice accented with toasted almonds and fragrant dried rose petals, creating a fragrant side dish with floral notes.
Grilled Eggplant and Lamb Kofta Skewers with Tahini Drizzle
Juicy lamb kofta skewers seasoned with warm spices and grilled alongside smoky eggplant slices, finished with a creamy tahini sauce.
Baked Date and Walnut Stuffed Flatbread with Cardamom Honey Glaze
A warm, sweet flatbread filled with chopped dates and walnuts, baked to golden perfection and finished with a fragrant cardamom-infused honey glaze.
Saffron-Infused Chicken with Rosewater and Pistachio Pilaf
Tender chicken simmered with saffron and rosewater served over fragrant pistachio pilaf, inspired by the cultural heritage of the Gulf region.
Charred Citrus and Yogurt Marinated Chicken Skewers
Juicy chicken skewers marinated in a tangy blend of yogurt, lemon, and vinegar, then grilled to smoky perfection.
About Middle Eastern cooking
What defines Middle Eastern cooking?
Middle Eastern cooking layers warm spices against sharp acid and creamy sesame: cumin, coriander, cinnamon and allspice on one side, sumac, pomegranate molasses and lemon on the other, with tahini bridging them. Grains and legumes — bulgur, freekeh, rice, chickpeas, lentils — carry the plate more often than meat does, lamb is the celebratory protein, and the mezze format means many small dishes eaten with flatbread rather than a single main course. Our 1,646 Middle Eastern recipes cover everything from quick weeknight meals to classic dishes worth learning end-to-end.
What are common Middle Eastern pantry staples?
Tahini, olive oil, dried chickpeas and lentils, bulgur, long-grain rice, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, sumac, za’atar, pomegranate molasses, lemons, garlic, flat-leaf parsley, mint, yogurt and pita. Tahini, sumac and pomegranate molasses are the three that most change how a dish tastes.
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Are there vegetarian Middle Eastern options?
Use the Vegetarian category filter alongside this page to find Middle Eastern recipes without meat. The catalog has thousands of cross-filtered combinations.