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1 / 50Real Hummus
- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 2.5 cups
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Delicious, nutritious Middle Eastern recipes to try at home
Middle Eastern food is among the healthiest cuisines in the world for its heavy inclusion of whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats, and of course a wide variety of vegetables into the vast majority of dishes.
Stacker compiled a list of Middle Eastern recipes from Allrecipes. Among the key elements to these dishes are aromatic spices, nutrient-dense herbs like turmeric and cumin, and widespread use of seeds in recipes. Many of the spices and seeds can be found online if not at local grocers or health-food stores. Most other ingredients are readily available at your local farmer's market or supermarket.
Keep reading to discover some of the best dishes hailing from countries as diverse as Armenia, Turkey, Iran, and Georgia.
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2 / 50Chakchouka (Shakshouka)
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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3 / 50Hamusta Soup
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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4 / 50Easy Lamb Shawarma
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 6 hrs
- Total: 6 hrs 40 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
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5 / 50Turkish Kebabs
- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 1 day
- Total: 1 day
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 kebabs
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here
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6 / 50Thick-Style Lebanese Garlic Sauce
- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 32
- Yield: 1 quart
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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7 / 50Lavosh
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 loaves
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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8 / 50Keftedes - Greek Meatballs
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
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9 / 50Fereni Starch Pudding
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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10 / 50Chef John's Harissa Sauce
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
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11 / 50Kanafa
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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12 / 50Pita Chips
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 7 mins
- Total: 17 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 8 dozen
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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13 / 50Sean's Falafel and Cucumber Sauce
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 22
- Read more about the recipe here
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14 / 50Turkish Red Lentil 'Bride' Soup
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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15 / 50Turkish Chicken Kebabs
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 12 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 27 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 large portions
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
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16 / 50Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 4 eggs
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here
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17 / 50Chicken Shawarma Marinade
- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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18 / 50Shawarma Marinade for Chicken
- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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19 / 50Kofta Kebabs
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 80 mins
- Servings: 28
- Yield: 28 skewers
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
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20 / 50Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew)
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 24 mins
- Total: 2 hrs 69 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
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21 / 50Persian Rice
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Total: 70 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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22 / 50Easy Baklava
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Additional: 40 mins
- Total: 120 mins
- Servings: 36
- Yield: 1 9x13 inch dish
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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23 / 50Afghani Kabli Pulao
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 42 mins
- Additional: 32 mins
- Total: 99 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here
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24 / 50Shish Tawook Grilled Chicken
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 kabobs
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
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25 / 50Easy Shakshuka
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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26 / 50Lebanese Mountain Bread
- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 9 hrs 18 mins
- Total: 9 hrs 38 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 portions
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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27 / 50Homemade Manti (Traditional Turkish Dumplings)
- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 90 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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28 / 50Shakshuka (Middle Eastern Breakfast Dish)
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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29 / 50Lebanese Seven Spices
- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 106
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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30 / 50Israeli Tomato and Cucumber Salad
- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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31 / 50No Fail Bean Pie
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 80 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 9-inch pie
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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32 / 50Chicken Curry and Potatoes
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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33 / 50Arabic Fattoush Salad
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
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34 / 50Baba Ghanoush
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Additional: 3 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs 45 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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35 / 50Middle Eastern Rice with Black Beans and Chickpeas
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
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36 / 50Kanafa
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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37 / 50Al Kabsa - Traditional Saudi Rice and Chicken
- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 70 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 23
- Read more about the recipe here
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38 / 50Extra Easy Hummus
- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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39 / 50Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Mint
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
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40 / 50Bazlama - Turkish Flat Bread
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 3 hrs 15 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 flatbreads
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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41 / 50Chef John's Harissa Sauce
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
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42 / 50Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 1 hr 5 mins
- Total: 1 hr 55 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 2 khachapuri
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
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43 / 50Zhug Chicken
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Additional: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 95 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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44 / 50Chef John's Falafel
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 12 hrs
- Total: 12 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
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45 / 50Turkey Kofta Kabobs
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 kabobs
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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46 / 50Hummus III
- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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47 / 50Chef John's Baba Ghanoush
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 3 hrs 20 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 65 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 6 cups
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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48 / 50Balela Salad
- Prep: 25 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
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49 / 50Chicken Shawarma Salad
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs 10 mins
- Total: 4 hrs 55 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 salads
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here
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50 / 50Israeli Salad
- Prep: 25 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
