Middle eastern side dishes

This gluten-free lentil tabbouleh recipe is a twist on the classic Middle Eastern salad. It's packed with fresh herbs, cooked lentils, and veggies, making for a delicious dish. You can use pre-cooked lentils or cook them yourself. This summer side dish recipes.

I love this vibrant middle eastern style cauliflower side dish because it's loaded with beautiful colors, flavors, and textures.

This Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad is a chic and fabulous salad that is perfect as a main dish, a fresh side with some roasted chicken or even nestled in pita bread for a quick lunch on the go.

A simple, herby, orange-dressed Moroccan beet salad that can be made up to five days ahead of time, and it’s vegan, too? It sounds too good to be true, but this is the real deal, folks!

Indulge in the bold flavors of the Middle East with this vibrant dish of Spicy Lebanese Potatoes, also known as Batata Harra. These crispy, golden potatoes are tossed in a tantalizing blend of garlic, cilantro, and red pepper, creating a perfect balance of heat and zest. Ideal as a side dish or a standalone snack, this recipe brings a taste of Lebanon to your table, offering a delightful twist on your usual potato fare. Perfect for those who love a little spice in their life, these potatoes…

Vibrant roasted cauliflower salad with parsley, pistachios, and Middle Eastern-inspired spices. A gorgeous, nourishing side for the holidays and beyond. Just 30 minutes required!

Sumac Onions (Turkish Marinated Onion Salad) is a traditional Middle Eastern condiment perfect for grilled meats, fish, or a mezze platter. It’s not only popular in Turkey, but in The Levant as well. Best of all, it comes together in less than 15 minutes! ​ ​This recipe is part of my collection of Ramadan recipes! Make now or SAVE this pin for later!

This Jeweled Persian Rice Pilaf is packed with Middle Eastern flavors. The basmati rice is cooked with onion and stock that has been lightly spiced with tomato, cinnamon, cumin, and cardamom. This fluffy rice is then finished with cranberries, lemon, and pistachio. It makes a great side dish for Persian Chicken or serves it with your favorite Iranian food.

Do you like Middle Eastern cuisine AND barbecue? Then you'll love these 10 recipe ideas for Middle Eastern barbecue sides 😍 From salads to spreads, there's something for everyone.

This easy Middle Eastern salad is a perfect side dish for any summer meal. Made with fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, it's packed with flavour and nutrition. With a base of parsley and olive oil, this salad recipe is a nutty twist on the classic Israeli salad. Whip it up in minutes for a refreshing and flavourful addition to your dinner or enjoy it as a light and healthy meal on its own. Don't wait, try this delicious Middle Eastern salad today!

When it comes to Middle Eastern cuisine, few dishes capture the essence of freshness and flavor quite like Lebanese Tabbouleh (or Tabouli) Salad. This herb-forward salad, bursting with vibrant greens, juicy tomatoes, zesty lemon, and a whisper of bulgur wheat, is a cornerstone of Levantine mezze—small plates traditionally shared with family and friends. Tabbouleh is more than a side dish; it’s a celebration of simplicity, a tribute to clean, bright ingredients, and a window into Lebanese…

This collection of authentic Middle Eastern Recipes highlights the wide variety their cuisines and cooking techniques. We love this essential homemade hummus:

Vegan Baba Ganoush Lebanese recipe from scratch, a creamy Middle Eastern Levantine dip (originally Lebanese) meaning “ spoiled dad “ or as the French call it “caviar d’aubergines” or eggplant caviar. Made with roasted eggplants, tahini, lemon, garlic and smoky spices, this eggplant dip is easy to make, dairy free + gluten free!

Looking for mezze platter ideas that are both delicious and plant-based? This Greek mezze platter is packed with vegan tapas like creamy hummus, baba ganoush, falafel platter, stuffed grape leaves, and vibrant roasted vegetable dishes. Perfect for a vegetarian cheese board alternative, this mezze board is great for entertaining! Whether you're into Turkish mezze, Lebanese mezze, or just a beautiful hummus platter presentation, this vegan Middle Eastern recipe will wow your guests!

Middle Eastern Spiced Green Beans with Olive Oil and Tomato (Loubieh bil Zayt) - An Edible Mosaic™

Marinated Olives with Walnuts (Zeytoon Parvardeh) • Unicorns in the Kitchen

Quinoa tabbouleh is always a hit, starring lemon and fresh herbs! This spin on the classic Middle Eastern salad is an easy healthy side dish. #quinoa #tabbouleh #quinoatabbouleh #quinoatabouli #tabouli #greek #lebanese #healthy #easy #quinoarecipe