Dinner at 7 — Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern

From Levantine mezze to Persian stews — Middle Eastern cooking layers spice, herbs, and patience. Warm flatbreads, slow-braised meat, sour-sweet balances that wake up your palate. Every recipe grounded in tradition, adapted for a modern weeknight kitchen.

37 recipes
Persian Jeweled Rice with Saffron, Dried Fruits and Nuts

Persian Jeweled Rice with Saffron, Dried Fruits and Nuts

This stunning Persian jeweled rice sparkles with vibrant dried fruits, crunchy pistachios, and fragrant saffron, making it the perfect centerpiece for any spring celebration. Each fluffy grain is infused with warm spices and adorned with ruby-red barberries and golden orange peel.

105 min🔥 425 kcal📊 Medium
Za'atar Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Bowl with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Za'atar Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Bowl with Lemon Tahini Dressing

A vibrant spring bowl featuring caramelised za'atar-spiced carrots and crispy chickpeas over fluffy couscous, drizzled with creamy lemon tahini. This nourishing vegan dish celebrates fresh seasonal flavours with aromatic Middle Eastern spices.

50 min🔥 420 kcal📊 Medium
Roasted Carrots with Creamy Labneh and Spicy Zhoug

Roasted Carrots with Creamy Labneh and Spicy Zhoug

Tender, caramelized spring carrots served on a bed of silky labneh and drizzled with vibrant herb-packed zhoug. This Middle Eastern-inspired dish celebrates the season with bold flavors and stunning presentation.

50 min🔥 285 kcal📊 Medium
Grilled Middle Eastern Beef Kofta with Tahini Sauce

Grilled Middle Eastern Beef Kofta with Tahini Sauce

Smoky grilled beef kofta spiced with Middle Eastern herbs, served with creamy tahini sauce. Perfect for BBQ dinners and entertaining guests.

40 min🔥 385 kcal📊 Medium
Turkish Chicken Wraps with Yogurt Sauce

Turkish Chicken Wraps with Yogurt Sauce

No-cook Turkish-style chicken wraps with garlic yogurt, fresh herbs, and vegetables. Quick 20-minute Middle Eastern lunch.

20 min🔥 420 kcal📊 Easy
Lebanese Fattoush Chicken Salad

Lebanese Fattoush Chicken Salad

Fresh Middle Eastern chicken salad with crispy pita chips, sumac, and herbs. Perfect no-cook lunch ready in 25 minutes.

25 min🔥 385 kcal📊 Easy
Sheet Pan Harissa Roasted Chickpea and Vegetable Couscous

Sheet Pan Harissa Roasted Chickpea and Vegetable Couscous

Middle Eastern spiced chickpeas and vegetables served over fluffy couscous. A complete one-pan meal with bold flavors in under 40 minutes.

65 min🔥 425 kcal📊 Easy
Sumac Chicken Flatbread with Labneh

Sumac Chicken Flatbread with Labneh

Grilled sumac-spiced chicken on crispy flatbread with creamy labneh and herbs. An elevated Middle Eastern dinner ready in 30 minutes.

50 min🔥 520 kcal📊 Medium
Grilled Shakshuka with Smoky Tomatoes

Grilled Shakshuka with Smoky Tomatoes

Middle Eastern grilled shakshuka with smoky charred tomatoes and peppers. Perfect BBQ lunch with eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce.

96 min🔥 320 kcal📊 Medium
Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma

Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma

Authentic Middle Eastern flavors with juicy chicken, roasted vegetables, and warm spices all cooked on one convenient sheet pan.

78 min🔥 385 kcal📊 Easy
Middle Eastern Jeweled Rice Pilaf

Middle Eastern Jeweled Rice Pilaf

Fragrant Middle Eastern rice pilaf with dried fruits, nuts and warming spices. Elegant side dish for special occasions.

62 min🔥 340 kcal📊 Easy
Middle Eastern Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower

Middle Eastern Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower

Aromatic roasted cauliflower with za'atar spice blend and tahini drizzle. Healthy Middle Eastern appetizer full of flavor.

40 min🔥 140 kcal📊 Easy
Middle Eastern Fava Bean Fattoush

Middle Eastern Fava Bean Fattoush

Fresh Middle Eastern salad with fava beans, herbs, and crispy pita. Vibrant no-cook lunch with authentic Mediterranean flavors.

33 min🔥 340 kcal📊 Easy
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