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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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, 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
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 (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
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
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, 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
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
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 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, 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
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
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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