Arabic cuisine recipes


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Tabbouleh with spring peasViews: 1,563

Eastern tabbouleh salad is made with bulgur, complemented by a wealth of fresh, aromatic greens. In this recipe, the bulgur is perfectly complemented by tender snow peas and sugar snap peas.

bulgur groats, sugar snap peas, green onions, mint...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Natural lamb cutlets with carrot puree and cucumber saladViews: 1 182

Lamb shoulder is sliced ​​into thin patties, generously salted and peppered, and fried in a hot cast-iron skillet. The resulting patties are incredibly juicy on the inside with a wonderfully crispy crust.

Lamb, cucumbers, carrots, jalapeño peppers, wine vinegar, coriander, turmeric...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 620
Categories: Main courses, .
Green beans with magic sauceViews: 4,888

The secret to the fantastic flavor of this green bean side dish is the magical sauce, which will transform everything you add it to. You might want to try it with other vegetables, too!

green beans, tahini, soy sauce, sesame oil...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Shakshuka with fetaViews: 11,043

Shakshuka is a Jewish dish that's perfect for breakfast. It's delicious, filling, and provides long-lasting energy. Shakshuka's base is a vegetable sauce with tomatoes, onions, and spices that...

Eggs, pureed tomatoes, feta cheese, harissa sauce, cumin, red pepper flakes, paprika...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Author: - famous chef
Spicy chicken breast on toasted flatbread with white bean hummus and arugula saladViews: 3,095

Skinless chicken breast is rubbed with a rich spice blend, pan-fried until golden brown and savory, and then finished in the oven until tender and juicy inside.

Chicken breasts, cannellini beans, piquillo pepper, arbol pepper, oregano, paprika, cumin, coriander, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, hummus...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
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Latkes with apple sauce and sour creamViews: 10 816
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These classic Jewish potato pancakes are crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. Grated potatoes are mixed with matzo meal, egg, baking powder, and ground...

potatoes, onions, matzo, apples, pears, applesauce (puree), lemon juice, nutmeg, cinnamon, sour cream...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 10 - 12 pancakes
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
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Lemon ptitim with datesViews: 2 208

To make this Middle Eastern-style side dish, ptitim is simmered in chicken broth with sautéed onions and spices, then tossed with fresh herbs, chopped dates,...

ptitim, dates, pomegranate, green onions, bay leaf, dill, lemon zest...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Spiced Capon in Pomegranate GlazeViews: 3,410

Instead of a regular chicken, roast a capon for your holiday table. This meaty rooster is sure to feed a large crowd. Or, use a small turkey. Rub the bird with a spice mixture and...

Turkey, chicken, pomegranate molasses, Dijon mustard, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, fennel seeds, paprika, lemon...
Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: for a large company
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Rugelach with prunesViews: 9 116
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These golden, crisp rolls, filled with a spiced prune filling and coated with a sugar crust, are the perfect treat for winter tea. Rugelach, a Jewish pastry, is traditionally made from...

Premium flour, cream cheese, prunes, apricot jam, brandy, black pepper, cinnamon...
Time: 2 hours. Complexity: easily Quantity: 24 rolls
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Apricot-pistachio rugelachViews: 2,082
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Jewish rugelach rolls are baked from a dough made with equal parts butter and cream cheese. At the end of each cooking stage, the dough should be well-set...

Premium flour, sugar, cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, apricot jam, pistachios, dried apricots, cinnamon, eggs, turbinado sugar...
Time: 3 hours 40 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 24 pcs.
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Lenten cutlets with couscous "Confetti" in Turkish styleViews: 2,871
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The patties are made with ground beef and Moroccan ras el hanout seasoning, which imbues them with enchanting oriental flavors. Serve with Confetti couscous. In addition to whole grain...

couscous, ground beef, dried apricots, bell pepper, onion, lemon juice, mint...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 490
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Creamy hummusViews: 10 008

You can make extra-creamy hummus by using chickpea flour instead of whole chickpeas. It's available in specialty stores and health food sections. Whisk the prepared chickpea paste with...

chickpea flour, tahini, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, cumin...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Latkes with celery root and mushroomsViews: 1,939

Crispy Jewish pancakes (latkes) are a delicious breakfast or snack, perfect with a dipping sauce. Their main ingredient is potato, and fried potatoes are impossible not to love:...

Sour cream, chives, wine vinegar, potatoes, celery root, onions, eggs, matzo meal, all-purpose flour, champignons, thyme, garlic...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 12 pcs.
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Sweet Potato and Kale LatkesViews: 3 131

Jewish pancakes (latkes) are traditionally made from grated potatoes and onions, with other vegetables added for flavor. For example, this version of latkes is made with a mixture of equal parts potatoes and sweet potatoes...

Mayonnaise, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, buttermilk, potatoes, yogurt, sweet potatoes, eggs, green onions, kale, ground cayenne pepper, matzo meal, flour...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 12 pcs.
Categories: Sauces, Dips, .
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Chickpea hummusViews: 11,432

In addition to the main ingredients of traditional hummus—chickpeas and tahini, a sesame paste—this snack also includes fresh and granulated garlic and onion powder. These spices infuse the paste with...

chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, dried onion, garlic granules, garlic...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 4 tbsp.
Categories: Main courses, .
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Stir-fried green beans with tahini sauceViews: 3,586

Tahini sesame paste is a great product to keep on hand for making a delicious, rich sauce at any time, like this creamy sauce that doesn't...

green beans, lemon zest, tahini, rosemary...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Main courses, Fast food, Pita, .
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Israeli-Style Eggplant PitaViews: 3,786

In Israel, this dish is also called sabikh, and it's one of the most popular street foods in Tel Aviv. Warm, fresh pita bread is served with fried eggplant, boiled eggs, pickled vegetables, salad...

Eggplant, eggs, tahini, lemon juice, plum tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, pita, hummus, banana pepper...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 642
Pickled turnipsViews: 4,344

Pickled turnips are a traditional Middle Eastern appetizer, and if you're a big fan of shawarma or falafel in pita, add a few slices and watch the flavor transform. Plus...

turnips, beets, garlic...
Time: 10 min. plus marinating time Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 jar with a volume of 1 liter.
Categories: Grill, Fish, .
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Grilled salmon with tomato-ginger sauceViews: 2,265

In just half an hour, you can prepare a complete, delicious meal of fish and a vegetable side dish on the grill. One half will be sautéed in butter, wrapped in foil, and the other...

Salmon, tomatoes, ginger root, cauliflower, tomato sauce, garam masala, naan bread, rice vinegar, cilantro...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 566
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
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Ptitim with raisinsViews: 2,477

If you decide to boil ptitim (also known as Israeli couscous) as a side dish with meat, infuse it with magical Eastern flavors and aromas by adding just a few extra ingredients. It will be...

raisins, almonds, pasta, cinnamon...
Time: 25 min.
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
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Spicy beef patties with couscousViews: 2,632

This complete Middle Eastern-style dish is ready in less than half an hour. It's perfect for a quick and delicious weekday dinner. Ground beef is mixed with spices, including...

Ground beef, couscous, carrots, dried apricots, raisins, cumin, cinnamon, paprika...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 680
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Turkish poached eggs with garlic yogurtViews: 3,330

Treat yourself to a gourmet breakfast of poached eggs, served restaurant-style. Follow this step-by-step recipe for perfect eggs with firm whites and runny yolks. Serve them...

Eggs, whole grain bread, watercress, walnuts, dill, garlic, yogurt...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 540
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Za'atar-Roasted Chicken with Watermelon SaladViews: 1,840

A delicious summer dish featuring grilled chicken breast coated in a delicious crust of aromatic Middle Eastern za'atar seasoning, served with a refreshing cucumber, watermelon, and fresh...

Chicken breasts, watermelon, cucumbers, hummus, pine nuts, za'atar, mint...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 310
Categories: Grill, Meat, .
Rack of lamb in a spice mix with yogurt sauce and fresh herbsViews: 3,005
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The rack of lamb is grilled whole and then cut into individual bone-in patties before serving. This ensures the meat is incredibly juicy on the inside and coated with a delicious spiced crust on the outside.

Lamb, yogurt, tarragon, thyme, fennel seeds, ground cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, black pepper, paprika...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Meat, Grill, Meat, .
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Grilled beef kofta with melon saladViews: 3 301

In the Middle East and Asia, kofta can refer to any minced meat dish, whether it's a patty, meatball, or meatball, depending on the region. And it's only thanks to this interesting combination...

Whole grain bread, walnuts, red onion, paprika, cinnamon, mint, cumin, ground cayenne pepper, dill, parsley, ground beef, cantaloupe, melon, lemon juice...
Time: 44 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 416
Author: - famous chef
Pomegranate-glazed lamb pita with mint on a skewer, grilled tomatoes and Greek coleslawViews: 2 217

A delicious Mediterranean-inspired appetizer of small flatbreads served with slices of spit-roasted, pomegranate-glazed lamb and a refreshing Greek-style coleslaw.

Lamb, red cabbage, carrots, feta cheese, pomegranate molasses, oregano, rosemary, bay leaf, mint, dill, cherry tomatoes, pitta...
Time: 6 hours 10 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Grill, Bird, Fast food, Pita, Appetizers, Meat, .
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Shawarma with chicken, turnips and beetsViews: 4,344
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The secret to delicious shawarma lies in the combination of ingredients: juicy fried chicken, fresh vegetables, a touch of pickles, and sauces, all wrapped in a warm flatbread. And while it's difficult to cook chicken at home...

Chicken thighs, lemon, coriander, paprika, allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, garlic, turnips, beets, bay leaf, mayonnaise, yogurt, tahini, pita bread, plum tomatoes, romaine lettuce, parsley...
Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Categories: Grill, Meat, Fast food, Pita, Appetizers, Meat, .
Author: - famous chef
Lamb shawarma marinated in ras el hanout with tahini sauce made from sweet peppers and walnutsViews: 4,385

Treat yourself to an authentic Eastern shawarma with lamb marinated in ras el hanout, a North African spice. This blend is perfectly balanced and imbues the meat with a wonderful...

Wine vinegar, cardamom, coriander, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, saffron, garlic, red onion, lamb, walnuts, tahini, yogurt, cumin, ground cayenne pepper, sweet pepper, pita, pita bread...
Time: 5 hours 35 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 8
Categories: Fast food, Pita, Appetizers, Meat, .
Author: - chef
Fried chicken shawarmaViews: 2,744
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This shawarma is served unassembled. The dish comes with a piece of fried chicken, pita bread, and two sauces: Greek tzatziki and Middle Eastern hummus. For cooking, it's best to cut up the chicken...

Sour cream, yogurt, lime, garlic powder, onion powder, serrano pepper, cucumber, dill, parsley, chickpeas, tahini, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, oregano, chicken, za'atar, pitta...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4-6
Categories: Fast food, Pita, Appetizers, Meat, .
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Quick chicken shawarmaViews: 3 101

To make delicious shawarma, you don't need a spit, a grill, or a ton of spices or marinades to give your chicken a Middle Eastern flavor. Chicken marinade is a great substitute for...

Pumpkin pie spice, garlic, chicken thighs, lemon, curry, pita bread, mayonnaise, hummus, pickled cucumber, plum tomatoes, romaine lettuce, hot sauce...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Grill, Bird, Fast food, Pita, Appetizers, Meat, .
Author: - co-owner of the restaurant
Shawarma with chickenViews: 3,417

The chicken in this shawarma gets its amazing flavor from a citrus marinade with garlic and a multitude of spices, including a harmonious blend of chili pepper and cinnamon. The chicken thighs are marinated for a long time...

Cumin, paprika, turmeric, allspice, chili powder, cinnamon, garlic, lemon, chicken thighs, apple cider vinegar, plum tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, tahini, tortillas, pita bread, romaine lettuce...
Time: 14 hours 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Vegetarian shawarma with chickpeas and dill hummus dressingViews: 9,785

A juicy and delicious vegetarian shawarma with vegetables and chickpeas, which make the appetizer more filling and add texture and unique flavors. The chickpeas are pre-boiled and then baked in...

Chickpeas, cumin, coriander, paprika, ground cayenne pepper, cinnamon, pita bread, pita, hummus, lemon, dill, garlic, cucumbers, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 4 sandwiches, 3/4 cup hummus Caloric content: 342
Categories: Grill, Bird, Fast food, Pita, Appetizers, Meat, .
Author: - co-owner of the restaurant
Shawarma with chicken, cucumber and tomato relish and tahini sauceViews: 3 120

You can make delicious and juicy shawarma even at home without the need for special frying equipment. Chicken thighs are thinly sliced, marinated in spices, and fried...

Cumin, paprika, allspice, chili powder, garlic, chicken thighs, apple cider vinegar, oregano, plum tomatoes, cucumbers, lemon, red onion, parsley, tahini, pitta...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Bird, Grill, Bird, .
Author: - chef
Grilled chicken marinated in harissa sauceViews: 2,925

This harissa recipe differs from the traditional Arabic sauce in its milder flavor. It's made by mixing hot dried peppers with sweet roasted peppers, adding garlic, spices, and...

Bell pepper, cumin, coriander, fennel seeds, caraway, chili pepper, garlic, tomato paste, chicken, chicken thighs, chicken drumsticks...
Time: 3 hours. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Meat, Grill, Meat, .
Author: - culinary writer
Moroccan Grilled Rack of LambViews: 5 283

A sophisticated Moroccan-style holiday dish featuring grilled rack of lamb and a fragrant side of couscous. And considering couscous takes just minutes to prepare, and...

Garlic, mint, turmeric, coriander, cumin, lemon, lamb, yogurt, sriracha sauce, butter, onion, broth, couscous, pine nuts...
Time: 6 hours 40 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, Sauces, Dips, .
Roasted Carrot HummusViews: 4,466

A lighter alternative to traditional hummus. Here, the chickpeas are replaced with lower-calorie carrots, which are pre-roasted with garlic and cumin, then ground together with sesame seeds...

carrots, hummus, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Salads, With pasta, .
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Tabbouleh salad with vegetable riceViews: 3,439

Traditionally, Middle Eastern tabbouleh salad is made with bulgur or couscous mixed with fresh herbs. However, instead of grains, you can also add cauliflower and broccoli rice. You can...

Bulgur, couscous, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, lemon juice, mint...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Moroccan carrotsViews: 8 679

A hot, spicy Moroccan-style dressing gives this raw carrot salad an indescribable flavor. The carrots are sliced ​​diagonally into thin rounds (preferably using a mandoline) and drizzled with...

carrots, harissa sauce, lemon juice, cumin, paprika...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Appetizers, Sandwiches, .
Author: - singer, author of cookbooks
Chickpea Salad SandwichesViews: 5 210
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Rich in protein and fiber, chickpeas are a great base for hearty, healthy vegetarian sandwiches. For hassle-free sandwiches, use canned chickpeas. They mash up easily...

Pita, chickpeas, cucumbers, radishes, avocado, lime juice, ground cayenne pepper, mayonnaise...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 579
Author: - culinary writer
Baba GanoushViews: 14,519

Baba Ganoush is a simple yet delicious Middle Eastern eggplant appetizer. Oven-baked or grilled eggplant is mixed with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and sesame...

eggplant, garlic, parsley, tahini, lemon, lemon juice...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 76
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Mediterranean Spinach MeatballsViews: 15,633

A great way to feed spinach to those who don't like it, especially children, is to make meatballs. These meatballs are literally packed with the greens, but picky eaters won't even notice, thanks to the healthy...

Ground turkey, spinach, carrots, plum tomatoes, romaine lettuce, lemon juice, pita bread, cumin, dill...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 320
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Quick Injera PancakesViews: 11,855

Injera (or injera) is an Ethiopian sourdough pancake served instead of bread for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In Africa, it is also used as cutlery, as a plate, or as a spoon...

premium flour, rye flour, carbonated water...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 12 pcs.
Categories: Bakery, Bread, Pies, buns, .
Whole grain pitaViews: 3,313

The dough for this whole-grain pita is kneaded almost exactly like wheat bread, but these flatbreads are very convenient to bake if you don't have a special bread pan. They are rolled out into...

sugar, bread flour, whole grain flour...
Time: 3 hours. Complexity: easily Servings: 12
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Brown rice with chicken and vegetablesViews: 15,344

This dish is made with simple and affordable ingredients: rice, chicken, and green beans with sweet peppers, but the aromatic ras el hanout seasoning, lots of fresh herbs, and toasted pine nuts...

Brown rice, green beans, bell pepper, grilled chicken, pine nuts, grape seed oil...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 489

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