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Lebanese Recipes

Hummus, falafel, kibbeh and the jewels of Levantine cuisine.

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Perfect Lebanese Hummus from Scratch

Ultra-smooth chickpea hummus with tahini, lemon and garlic — the way it's made in Beirut.

Crispy Lebanese Falafel

Herb-packed chickpea fritters fried to a shattering crisp outside, fluffy inside — the original street food.

Lebanese Tabbouleh – Fresh Parsley, Mint, Tomato and Bulgur Salad

Vibrant chopped parsley salad with mint, tomatoes, lemon and a whisper of fine bulgur — the world's most refreshing salad.

Lebanese Kibbeh – Crispy Bulgur and Lamb Shells with Spiced Filling

Football-shaped bulgur and lamb shells filled with spiced minced meat and pine nuts, fried golden.

Classic Kibbeh

A traditional Lebanese dish with spiced meat and bulgur.

Crisp Fattoush Salad

A refreshing Lebanese salad with crunchy pita and tangy dressing.

Hearty Mujaddara

A comforting Lebanese dish of lentils, rice, and caramelized onions.

50 min350 calEasy

★4.7(3,600)

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Abbe

Traditional lebanese abbe recipe

35 min350 calEasy

★4.8(1,960)

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Abbasside

Traditional lebanese abbasside recipe

37 min352 calMedium

★4.6(2,115)

breakfast

Abbaye

Traditional lebanese abbaye recipe

39 min354 calHard

★4.4(1,983)

dessert

Abbaye-aux-Dames

Traditional lebanese abbaye-aux-dames recipe

41 min356 calEasy

★4.8(1,226)

soup

Abbaiado

Traditional lebanese abbaiado recipe

43 min358 calMedium

★4.4(3,438)

snack

Abbakka

Traditional lebanese abbakka recipe

45 min360 calHard

★4.4(2,113)

dinner

Abbalaj

Traditional lebanese abbalaj recipe

47 min362 calEasy

★4.6(2,505)

lunch

Abbassa

Traditional lebanese abbassa recipe

49 min364 calMedium

★4.4(1,874)

breakfast

Abbaside

Traditional lebanese abbaside recipe

51 min366 calHard

★4.5(3,376)

dessert

Abbasin

Traditional lebanese abbasin recipe

53 min368 calEasy

★4.5(661)

snack

Abbassid

Traditional lebanese abbassid recipe

57 min372 calHard

★4.6(1,131)

dinner

Abbatement

Traditional lebanese abbatement recipe

59 min374 calEasy

★4.8(2,311)

lunch

Abbatementally

Traditional lebanese abbatementally recipe

61 min376 calMedium

★4.4(2,503)

breakfast

Abbater

Traditional lebanese abbater recipe

63 min378 calHard

★4.5(1,790)

dessert

Abbatia

Traditional lebanese abbatia recipe

65 min380 calEasy

★4.6(3,065)

soup

Abbatial

Traditional lebanese abbatial recipe

67 min382 calMedium

★4.6(2,076)

snack

Abbatibus

Traditional lebanese abbatibus recipe

69 min384 calHard

★4.5(2,817)

dinner

Abbatida

Traditional lebanese abbatida recipe

71 min386 calEasy

★4.6(3,420)

lunch

Abbatidi

Traditional lebanese abbatidi recipe

73 min388 calMedium

★4.3(3,048)

breakfast

Abbaticaj

Traditional lebanese abbaticaj recipe

75 min390 calHard

★4.8(1,012)

dessert

Abbaticalia

Traditional lebanese abbaticalia recipe

77 min392 calEasy

★4.6(3,203)

soup

Abbatical

Traditional lebanese abbatical recipe

79 min394 calMedium

★4.8(853)

snack

Abbatically

Traditional lebanese abbatically recipe

81 min396 calHard

★4.8(2,752)

dinner

Abbatice

Traditional lebanese abbatice recipe

83 min398 calEasy

★4.8(2,675)

lunch

Abbaticide

Traditional lebanese abbaticide recipe

85 min400 calMedium

★4.8(2,227)

breakfast

Abbaticus

Traditional lebanese abbaticus recipe

87 min402 calHard

★4.4(2,017)

soup

Abbatide

Traditional lebanese abbatide recipe

91 min406 calMedium

★4.3(744)

dinner

Abbatifa

Traditional lebanese abbatifa recipe

95 min410 calEasy

★4.6(1,725)

lunch

Abbatiga

Traditional lebanese abbatiga recipe

97 min412 calMedium

★4.6(3,082)

dessert

Abbatigas

Traditional lebanese abbatigas recipe

101 min416 calEasy

★4.5(2,904)

snack

Abbatihan

Traditional lebanese abbatihan recipe

105 min420 calHard

★4.6(1,767)

dinner

Abbatihana

Traditional lebanese abbatihana recipe

107 min422 calEasy

★4.6(1,799)

lunch

Abbatijas

Traditional lebanese abbatijas recipe

109 min424 calMedium

★4.8(1,137)

breakfast

Abbatikaj

Traditional lebanese abbatikaj recipe

111 min426 calHard

★4.5(1,098)

dessert

Abbatikalia

Traditional lebanese abbatikalia recipe

113 min428 calEasy

★4.5(2,456)

soup

Abbatiker

Traditional lebanese abbatiker recipe

75 min430 calMedium

★4.5(1,092)

snack

Abbatil

Traditional lebanese abbatil recipe

77 min432 calHard

★4.8(2,643)

dinner

Abbatila

Traditional lebanese abbatila recipe

79 min434 calEasy

★4.7(3,168)

lunch

Abbatile

Traditional lebanese abbatile recipe

81 min436 calMedium

★4.7(2,094)

breakfast

Abbatiles

Traditional lebanese abbatiles recipe

83 min438 calHard

★4.7(1,629)

dessert

Abbatilidad

Traditional lebanese abbatilidad recipe

85 min440 calEasy

★4.5(3,336)

soup

Abbatilian

Traditional lebanese abbatilian recipe

87 min442 calMedium

★4.9(2,147)

dinner

Abbatilia

Traditional lebanese abbatilia recipe

91 min446 calEasy

★4.7(2,446)

dessert

Abbatilijada

Traditional lebanese abbatilijada recipe

97 min452 calEasy

★4.7(2,228)

soup

Abbatilijar

Traditional lebanese abbatilijar recipe

99 min454 calMedium

★4.9(2,636)

dinner

Abbatilidor

Traditional lebanese abbatilidor recipe

103 min458 calEasy

★4.9(1,437)

lunch

Abbatilidora

Traditional lebanese abbatilidora recipe

105 min460 calMedium

★4.4(823)

breakfast

Abbatilidoras

Traditional lebanese abbatilidoras recipe

107 min462 calHard

★4.3(3,391)

dinner

Abbatilida

Traditional lebanese abbatilida recipe

55 min470 calEasy

★4.6(1,155)

breakfast

Abbatilidat

Traditional lebanese abbatilidat recipe

Chicken Shawarma

Juicy marinated chicken thighs with warm Middle Eastern spices, served in flatbread with garlic sauce and fresh vegetables.

Chicken Shawarma Wrap

Spiced chicken in warm flatbread with garlic sauce.

Kibbeh

Crispy bulgur shells stuffed with spiced lamb.

Fattoush Salad

Crunchy Lebanese salad with toasted pita and sumac.

Kafta Kebab

Seasoned lamb and parsley kebabs grilled on skewers.

Manakish (Za'atar Flatbread)

Lebanese flatbread topped with za'atar and olive oil.

Shish Tawook

Lebanese marinated chicken skewers with garlic sauce.

Fattoush

Vibrant Lebanese bread salad with sumac-kissed vegetables.

Hummus Bowl

Silky Lebanese hummus with warm chickpeas, olive oil, and spices.

Manakish Za'atar

Lebanese flatbread baked with za'atar, olive oil, and sesame.

102 min320 calMedium

★4.7(1,900)

Newlunch

Hummus Veggie Wrap

Creamy hummus and crunchy vegetables rolled in a soft wrap.

Muhammara (Syrian Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip)

The jewel of Syrian mezze — a smoky, slightly spicy roasted red pepper and walnut dip brightened with pomegranate molasses. Ready in 15 minutes and far more interesting than hummus.

Mansaf (Jordanian Lamb with Jameed Yogurt and Rice)

Jordan's magnificent national dish — slow-braised lamb in a rich, tangy fermented yogurt sauce (jameed) served over rice with flatbread. A celebratory feast dish eaten communally by hand.

Mujaddara (Lebanese Lentils, Rice and Crispy Caramelised Onions)

The ancient Middle Eastern dish that proves humble ingredients can achieve greatness — brown lentils and rice slow-cooked together and crowned with deeply caramelised crispy onions. Vegan, cheap, extraordinary.

Fattoush

Crispy toasted flatbread shards tossed with fresh vegetables, sumac-lemon dressing and fragrant herbs — Lebanon's beloved bread salad at its vibrant best.

Kibbeh

Lebanon's iconic dish of spiced lamb and bulgur wheat baked into a fragrant crust around a pine nut and onion filling — a centrepiece of the mezze table.

Kibbeh

Lebanon's national dish — torpedo-shaped shells of spiced bulgur wheat and lamb filled with a fragrant mixture of minced lamb, onions, pine nuts and warm spices, then fried until golden.

Kafta bil Sanieh

Lebanese baked kafta patties nestled in a rich tomato and potato sauce, slow-roasted in a single tray until deeply caramelised and fragrant.

70 min490 calEasy

★4.7(876)

starter

Pomegranate-Glazed Eggplant — Malouf-Inspired

Charred eggplant halves brushed with pomegranate molasses, tahini drizzle, walnuts and pomegranate seeds — Levantine fine dining at home.

55 min412 calEasy

★4.9(412)

breakfast

Labneh

Thick strained yogurt cheese served with olive oil and za'atar — a Lebanese breakfast staple.

10 min120 calEasy

★4.8(1,240)

dinner

Riz bi Djaj

Lebanese spiced rice with chicken and toasted nuts — the ultimate comfort dish.

70 min520 calMedium

★4.9(2,100)

dinner

Loubieh bi Zeit

Lebanese green beans braised in olive oil and tomatoes — a simple, beloved vegan dish.

55 min160 calEasy

★4.7(890)

starter

Sfeeha

Open-faced Lebanese meat pies with spiced lamb — crispy, savory bites perfect as street food.

80 min180 calMedium

★4.8(1,450)

starter

Sambousek

Crispy fried pastry pockets filled with spiced meat or cheese — Lebanese party food.

65 min220 calMedium

★4.9(1,670)

dinner

Freekeh with Caramelized Onions

Smoky roasted green wheat cooked with spices and crowned with golden caramelized onions.

65 min380 calMedium

★4.7(780)

starter

Kibbeh Nayyeh

Lebanese raw lamb tartare with bulgur, onion, and spices — a prized delicacy.

30 min290 calMedium

★4.8(960)

snack

Arayes

Lebanese pita bread stuffed with spiced meat and grilled until crispy — addictive street food.

35 min420 calEasy

★4.9(2,340)

snack

Toum

Fluffy, powerful Lebanese garlic sauce — the essential condiment for shawarma and grilled meats.

20 min320 calMedium

★4.8(1,890)

snack

Batata Harra

Spicy Lebanese fried potatoes with garlic, coriander, and red pepper — irresistible mezze.

40 min280 calEasy

★4.9(2,780)

breakfast

Fatteh

Lebanese layered bread, chickpeas, and yogurt dish — a magnificent mezze centerpiece.

40 min420 calMedium

★4.9(1,560)

soup

Shorbat Adas

Lebanese red lentil soup with cumin and lemon — warming, velvety, and complete.

40 min260 calEasy

★4.8(2,340)

starter

Makanek

Lebanese spiced lamb sausages pan-fried with lemon and pine nuts — mezze perfection.

45 min340 calMedium

★4.8(1,120)

starter

Warak Enab

Lebanese stuffed grape leaves with lemony rice and herb filling — a labor of love.

150 min180 calHard

★4.9(1,780)

dessert

Knafeh

Lebanese cheese pastry soaked in rose water syrup — the king of Middle Eastern desserts.

60 min480 calHard

★4.9(3,200)

dessert

Maamoul

Lebanese semolina cookies stuffed with dates or walnuts — beloved at Easter and Eid.

80 min120 calMedium

★4.9(2,100)

dinner

Samke Harra

Lebanese whole fish baked in spicy walnut and coriander sauce — a Tripoli specialty.

60 min480 calMedium

★4.8(1,340)

dessert

Halawet el-Jibn

Lebanese cheese-filled semolina rolls in rose water syrup — a Hama sweet.

50 min360 calHard

★4.9(1,200)

dinner

Kibbeh bil Sanieh

Baked Lebanese kibbeh layered with spiced meat and pine nuts — the celebratory version.

105 min420 calHard

★4.9(1,890)

breakfast

Awarma

Lebanese preserved lamb confit cooked in its own fat — an ancient mountain larder staple.

110 min480 calMedium

★4.7(680)

starter

Hummus bi Tahini

Lebanese chickpea puree with tahini and lemon — silky, luxurious, essential.

10 min280 calEasy

★4.9(2,890)

salad

Tabbouleh

Lebanese herb salad with bulgur and lemon — green, fresh, vibrant.

20 min200 calEasy

★4.9(2,340)

starter

Falafel

Lebanese fried chickpea patties with herbs and spices — crispy, green inside, essential.

45 min220 calMedium

★4.9(2,560)

starter

Muhammara

Lebanese roasted red pepper and walnut dip — savory, nutty, complex.

35 min220 calEasy

★4.9(2,100)

bread

Manakish

Lebanese herb and sesame flatbread — crispy, aromatic, street food essential.

50 min340 calMedium

★4.8(1,890)

starter

Lahem Bi Ajeen

Lebanese spiced meat pies — individual pastries with savory filling.

50 min280 calMedium

★4.8(1,640)

Newstarter

Kibbeh Nayyeh

Lebanese raw lamb pounded with fine bulgur, mountain spices, and ice — Levantine steak tartare ancestor.

Man'oushe Za'atar

Lebanese flatbread blanketed in olive-oil-soaked za'atar — Levantine breakfast pizza baked until fragrant.

Knafeh Nabulsi (Levantine Cheese Pastry)

Palestinian-Levantine cheese pastry — shredded kataifi pastry layered over melting cheese, soaked in rose-orange syrup, dusted with pistachio.

60 min620 calMedium

★4.9(1,820)

Newdinner

Kibbeh bil Laban (Lebanese Kibbeh in Yogurt Sauce)

Lebanese mountain dish: spiced lamb-and-bulgur kibbeh balls simmered in warm yogurt-mint sauce — a Tripoli specialty.

95 min580 calHard

★4.8(538)

Newdinner

Musakhan (Palestinian Sumac Chicken on Taboon Bread)

Palestine's most iconic dish — roasted chicken thighs over flatbread soaked in sumac, caramelized onions and olive oil.

105 min820 calMedium

★4.9(1,860)