Middle Eastern

These lemon-dill chicken cottage cheese meatballs are juicy, high-protein meatballs packed with flavor that stay incredibly tender thanks to a simple combination of cottage cheese and shredded zucchini. Fresh dill, garlic, and lemon zest give them a bright, herby kick, while Parmesan adds just the right savory depth. They're easy to throw together and are great over a salad, tucked into a pita, or served as an appetizer.

An ideal weeknight sheet pan dinner features: 1) a protein and vegetable that can be roasted at the same time; 2) a flavorful sauce that comes together in one bowl; and 3) a little pizzazz. Here, cauliflower and canned chickpeas are roasted until browned and tender (along with whole garlic cloves that become divinely sweet). Torn Medjool dates are added near the end of roasting, adding irresistible bites of slightly crisp, caramelized sweetness. While the oven works its magic, tahini is whipped until creamy to act as the bed for the main ingredients and bring all the Middle Eastern-inspired flavors together. If you don’t mind using another pan, toasted pine nuts make for a fabulous garnish.

This sheet pan chicken gyros is pre-portioned, a quick lunch or summery dinner of spiced ground chicken, baked then broiled on a sheet pan. Serve on pita, and offer a selection of typical gyros toppings, like chopped Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, tzatziki sauce, crumbled feta, sliced cucumbers, and shredded lettuce.

Garlicky yogurt crowned with a just-set egg and gilded with spiced butter, çılbır has been simple, stunning Turkish fare since the Ottoman Empire.

Bruschetta in the form of a spread for crackers. Soft cheese topped with tomatoes, fresh basil and a balsamic reduction.

One of the tastiest and most flavorful chicken shawarma rice bowls, a perfect blend of flavors and textures, great for weekly meal prep. This high-protein meal is easy to make and ideal for meal prepping.

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Greek-style chicken gyros featuring thinly sliced, seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread.

Whipping up Greek-style chicken gyros is a breeze for busy evenings. Succulent chicken thighs are bathed in a lively marinade bursting with the flavors of lemon, garlic, and fragrant oregano, then grilled to juicy perfection. Nestled in warm pita bread and adorned with crisp veggies and a dollop of creamy tzatziki sauce, each bite is a mouthful of Mediterranean flavors. This simple recipe lets you bypass a trip to a Greek restaurant and instead whip up some delicious gyros right in the comfort of your own kitchen. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family. Make it a weekly favorite!

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas that are salty-briney-crunchy in all the right ways! Marinated chicken, roasted peppers, fresh cucumber, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and an easy homemade tzatziki.

A flavorful chicken shawarma recipe featuring marinated chicken strips, zesty sumac onions, and a creamy garlic mayo, all served in warm pita pockets for a delicious and satisfying meal.

All the flavor, none of the fuss… juicy spiced beef, roasted garlic sauce, & a zesty salad.

These Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce combine tender, flavorful ground chicken meatballs seasoned with fresh herbs and spices, baked to perfection and served with a cool, creamy cucumber yogurt sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a light dinner or appetizer and pairs wonderfully with pita bread or a fresh salad.

Easy Sheet-Pan Beef Kebabs Recipe 🔥 juicy, high-protein, weeknight-easy. no skewers. no fuss. for the kebabs: – 2 lb ground beef (85/15) – ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped – zest of ½ lemon – 2 tsp onion powder – 1½ tsp garlic powder – 1½ tsp kosher salt – ¾ tsp black pepper – 2 tsp cumin – 2 tsp smoked paprika – 1 tsp coriander – ¼ tsp cinnamon – 2 tbsp olive oil @smashkitchen – ½ tsp honey or date syrup (optional) how: 1. oven 400°F. mix everything gently until just combined. 2. press onto a sheet pan (about 3/4” thick). 3. score into kebabs 4. bake about 12-14 min until just cooked. spoon off excess fat. 5. broil 2–3 min until browned. quick yogurt sauce (not tzatziki): – ¾ cup greek yogurt – juice of ½ lemon – 1 tbsp olive oil – 1 tsp honey – salt + pepper – 1½–2 tbsp finely chopped dill (optional parsley) mix it up. done. pita build: yogurt sauce → beef → tomato + cucumber (pinch salt + olive oil) → pickled red onion → chili oil #weeknightdinner #recipes #sheetpandinner #highproteinmeals #realfood

Say "hello" to your newest lunchtime obsession: my Chicken Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing is proof that salads are anything but boring. Made from a combination of tender, perfectly-cooked chicken, crisp Persian cucumbers, a bed of crispy seasoned rice, and a creamy lemon-tahini dressing to bring it all together, this salad is bursting with a medley of Middle Eastern-Inspired flavors and textures. It's no wonder this recipe has over 5 million+ views and counting!

We are so back, baby 🤍 Back in my cozy kitchen and tonight we are making Beef Shawarma with Pickled Turnips & Roasted-Garlic Tzatziki!! I was sooo impressed with how it turned out and will definitely be making this again🌱 For the full step-by-step recipe, visit my link in bio🫶 Ingredients: · 400 g ground beef
· 1 Tbs olive oil
· 1 tsp paprika
· 1 tsp chili powder
· 1 tsp black pepper
· 1 tsp dried garlic
· 1 tsp salt
· 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
· 1/2 tsp ground cumin
· 1/2 tsp ground coriander
· 1/2 tsp sumac
· 2 whole heads garlic
· 1 cup cherry tomatoes
· 200 g Greek yogurt
· 3 Tbs cucumber
· 1 tsp fresh mint
· 1 Tbs fresh dill
· 2 Tbs olive oil
· 1 Tbs lemon juice
· Salt & pepper, to taste
· 2 flatbreads 
· 250g cherry tomatoes
· Red onion, thinly sliced (to taste)
· 1 cups pickled turnips

Çılbır is a classic Turkish dish featuring delicately poached eggs served over a luscious bed of herbed Greek yogurt, topped with a fragrant butter sauce spiced with Aleppo pepper. This simple yet elegant recipe balances creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors making it a perfect savory breakfast or light meal, served alongside warm pita or crusty bread.

We're starting off our little hummus series with a bang, and the people on the ‘gram want a lemon beet hummus recipe, with extra soft chickpeas. 

This amazingly easy to make kofta kebab recipe is jam-packed with middle eastern seasonings and spices and seared to perfection.

"Years ago, my mom converted a stuffed pepper recipe into this easy pita sandwich that calls for leftover rice," relates Becky Floyd of Riverside, California. "I've loved it since I was a kid, and now it's one of my husband's favorites, too." TIP: "For added convenience, use frozen diced green pepper and onions," advised Becky.

Seasoned with traditional Mediterranean spices, these Koobideh kebabs are perfection! Learn how to make flavorful and easy Persian Beef Koobideh!

Through trial and error, I’ve come up with a foolproof recipe for easy, delicious hummus that’s ready in 10 minutes and requires no food processor.

Arayes are a classic middle eastern street food. Pita bread, stuffed with spiced ground beef and grilled (or baked) to perfection. Enjoy them with a yogurt or tahini dipping sauce as a lunch or light dinner! They are quick and perfect for using up some ground beef.

This incredibly succulent and delicious Chicken Shawarma is made with easy pantry staples and cooks up to be some of the most flavorful Middle Eastern inspired chicken of all times!

These creamy, nutty Stuffed Dates are a quick, no-bake treat that perfectly balances sweet, salty, and crunchy. Ideal for parties, tea time, or a quick energy boost.