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    Cooking Gorgeous » MSN Posts

    Easy and Delicious Lebanese Food Recipes

    Published: Jul 7, 2024 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Take a peek at my collection of easy and delicious Lebanese food recipes that you can whip up at home. These must-try favorites like Tabbouleh Salad, Shish Tawook, Baklawa, and Kibbeh are sure to impress your family and friends. Each recipe brings the authentic flavors of Lebanon right to your kitchen, making your meals both fun and flavorful. Get ready to enjoy some seriously tasty Lebanese dishes!

    Lebanese Mini Pies - Fatayer

    12 pieces of fatayer
    Ayla Clulee

    Fatayer are bite-sized Lebanese mini Pies made with an easy homemade dough, stuffed with a savory filling consisting of either spinach, meat, or cheese. These crowd-pleaser pastries are incredibly easy to make with just a handful of simple pantry/fridge ingredients.

    To learn more: Fatayer - Homemade Lebanese Pies

    Falafel

    crispy falafels served on a plate along with salad and pita bread
    Ayla Clulee

    This Authentic Homemade Lebanese Falafel Recipe is perfect for you if you want to learn how to make perfectly crisp and extremely flavourful falafels. 

    Whether you serve them stuffed in warm Greek Pita Bread or along with a bowl of refreshing Lebanese Fattoush Salad, this iconic street food will be a family favorite!

    To learn more: Authentic Homemade Lebanese Falafel Recipe

    Try it in your air fryer: Vegan Air Fryer Falafel Recipe

    Fattoush Salad

    overhead picture of Lebanese fattoush salad
    Ayla Clulee

    This traditional Lebanese Salad "Fattoush" is a colorful Mediterranean dish made with fresh vegetables, tangy lemon dressing, and crisp pita croutons. 

    It's a refreshing, delicious, and healthy side dish you can serve with your favorite summer meals, BBQs, or picnics. You can serve this Fattoush Salad as a healthy, light meal perfect for summer evenings. 

    To learn more: Lebanese Fattoush Salad

    Lebanese Lentils and Rice - Mujadara

    Lebanese lentil and rice dish garnished with chopped parsley
    Ayla Clulee

    Mujadara (or Mujaddara) is a simple yet delicious Lebanese Recipe made with Lentils and Rice and flavored with caramelized crispy onions. 

    It is extremely easy to make with only a few simple ingredients which you probably already have in your pantry. Also, this beautiful dish is inexpensive to make, full of nutrition, and gluten-free.

    To learn more: Mujadara - Lebanese Lentils and Rice Recipe

    Hummus

    turkish hummus with pastirma
    Ayla Clulee

    Hummus Dip is a Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern spread made with chickpeas and tahini, then seasoned with lemon, garlic, and cumin. 

    This extremely creamy, smooth & fresh dip comes together in just 25 minutes! Once you try this incredibly delicious yet simple Mediterranean Hummus recipe, you will never want to buy a pre-packed one from the supermarket.

    To learn more: Mediterranean Hummus Dip

    Walnut Baklawa

    a picture showing the layers of a authentic Middle Eastern walnut baklawa dessert
    Ayla Clulee

    This Authentic Middle Eastern Walnut Baklawa is a scrumptious creation that beautifully combines layers of filo pastry with the richness of walnuts and a sweet simple syrup.

    But what truly makes this recipe special is the love and artisanship that goes into creating each delicate layer of hand-rolled phyllo sheets.

    To learn more: Authentic Middle Eastern Walnut Baklawa

    Kibbeh

    kibbeh balls cut in half and served with salad
    Ayla Clulee

    Kibbeh is a popular Middle Eastern dish made with a combination of ground meat, fine bulgur wheat, and Middle Eastern spices. 

    These savory treats are usually shaped like a football and can be fried, boiled, or baked. You can serve them as a side dish, an appetizer, or as a part of a mezze selection along with some Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip), Melitzanosalata (Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip), and Yaprak Sarma - Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves).

    To learn more: Icli Kofte (Turkish Kibbeh)

    Toum - Lebanese Garlic Sauce

    toum sauce in a bowl
    Ayla Clulee

    Toum, also known as Toumya, is a rich and irresistibly flavorful Lebanese Garlic Sauce made with only four simple ingredients: garlic, lemon juice, oil, and salt.

    It has a creamy texture and a strong, pungent garlic flavor. Unlike mayonnaise, which typically includes egg yolks and vinegar or lemon juice, Toum relies solely on garlic for its emulsification process.

    To learn more: Toum - Lebanese Garlic Sauce

    Chicken Shawarma

    shawarma wrap cut in 2
    Ayla Clulee

    This easy recipe for Homemade Lebanese Chicken Shawarma is perfect for you if you want to bring the authentic taste of this Middle Eastern street food to your home.

    It is packed with exotic flavors, extremely easy to make with a few simple ingredients, and ready in just 20 minutes!

    To learn more: Easy Homemade Lebanese Chicken Shawarma

    Qatayef - Stuffed Pancakes

    qatayef - missile eastern stuffed pancakes served with ground pistachio and simple syrup
    Ayla Clulee

    Qatayef (also spelled Atayef or Katayef) are small, stuffed pancakes that are popular in Middle Eastern cuisine, especially during festive occasions and Ramadan. 

    They are versatile, delicious, and surprisingly easy to make at home. 

    To learn more: Qatayef - Middle Eastern Stuffed Pancakes

    Tabbouleh Salad

    Ayla Clulee

    This Taboule Recipe (Lebanese Tabouli Salad) is a refreshing and healthy Middle Eastern salad made with fresh parsley, tomatoes, and bulgur. 

    It is full of flavor, color, and nutrition and is extremely easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.

    To learn more: Taboule Recipe (Lebanese Tabouli Salad)

    Batata Harra - Lebanese Potatoes

    Ayla Clulee

    Batata Harra is a mouth-wateringly spicy and crispy Lebanese potato dish that can be whipped up in no time using just a few simple ingredients.

    It is a staple in Lebanese cuisine that combines potatoes with garlic, EVOO, chili flakes, cilantro (coriander), and lemon to create a flavor explosion.

    To learn more: Batata Harra (Lebanese Potatoes)

    Roasted Aubergine Dip - Mutabal

    Mutabal served with pita bread
    Ayla Clulee

    Mutabal, also known as Moutabal or Moutabel, is a popular Middle Eastern dip made from roasted aubergine, yogurt, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. 

    This creamy and flavorful dip is a staple in many households and restaurants across the region. It is extremely easy to make with a few basic ingredients, and tastes even better after a day or two!

    To learn more: Mutabal (Roasted Eggplant Dip)

    Warak Enab

    stuffed grape leaves served on a plate with lamb
    Ayla Clulee

    Meat Stuffed Grape Leaves is a popular Mediterranean dish that is also very popular in Middle Eastern countries. It is made with ground meat, fresh herbs, and rice wrapped in vine leaves.

    This dish is known as "Etli Yaprak Sarma" in Turkey, "Dolmades" in Greece, and "Warak Enab" in Lebanon.

    To learn more: Meat Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas)

    Lahmacun

    lahmacun wrapped with parsley and tomatoes
    Ayla Clulee

    Lahmajun-Lahmajoun is a super-thin crispy flatbread topped with minced beef or lamb mixed with vegetables, herbs, and spices. The dough is then baked in a very hot oven until it is crispy and slightly charred around the edges. 

    Just like Arayes (Meat Stuffed Pita), this flatbread pizza is also commonly enjoyed as a snack or appetizer, with a side of yogurt sauce or a salad on the side.

    To learn more: Turkish Lahmacun

    Lebanese Rice Pilaf

    Lebanese rice served with koftas and salad
    Ayla Clulee

    Lebanese Rice Pilaf with Vermicelli is an absolute delight from the heart of the Middle East. It is packed with flavor and made with just a handful of pantry staples.

    Simple, and incredibly easy to prepare, ready in just 25 minutes, and turns out fluffy every single time.

    To learn more: Lebanese Rice Pilaf with Vermicelli

    Arayes - Meat Stuffed Pita

    Arayes - Stuffed pita served with yogurt sauce and tomatoes
    Ayla Clulee

    Arayes, also known as Meat Stuffed Pita, is a popular dish in Middle Eastern cuisine that is loved by many around the world. 

    They consist of ground meat mixed with a blend of exotic spices, then stuffed inside pita bread before they are grilled or baked to perfection. This classic Lebanese street food is simple yet full of flavor that you can serve as a snack, appetizer, or quick weeknight dinner.

    To learn more: Arayes (Meat Stuffed Pita)

    Maghmour

    Lebanese eggplant moussaka served with Coban Salatasi on the side
    Ayla Clulee

    This deliciously healthy Vegan Lebanese Eggplant Moussaka, also known as Maghmour combines roasted eggplants and chickpeas in a tangy tomato sauce flavored with Lebanese spices.

    Just like traditional Turkish Moussaka, this healthy Lebanese eggplant dish is packed with Mediterranean flavors, making it a dream come true for eggplant lovers.

    To learn more: Vegan Lebanese Eggplant Moussaka (Maghmour)

    Manakish

    2 za'atar and 2 cheese manakish bread
    Ayla Clulee

    Manakish (also spelled Manaqish) is a popular Middle Eastern flatbread made with a soft and fluffy dough that is typically topped with za'atar, cheese, or ground meat.

    Similar to pizza or Turkish Lahmacun, this savory pastry is perfect as a make-ahead snack, brunch, or breakfast.

    To learn more: Manakish with Za'atar and Cheese

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