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Middle Eastern Recipes and Arabic Food Ideas

The Middle East has a rich culinary history and it shows in the bold, spicy flavours of their major dishes. Our selection of Middle Eastern recipes mixes together traditional dishes with interesting fusion recipes.

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From koftas, gyros and bulgurs, to harissa lentil dishes and Middle Eastern-inspired naanizzas, sample Middle Eastern recipes from the comfort of your own home.

Speedy Middle Eastern Inspired Harissa Lamb
with Pepper and Bulgur Wheat

MEDIUM SPICE

| HIGH PROTEIN

| NEW

20 minutes | Easy | 637 kcal

Falafel and Veggie 'Nduja Wraps
with Yoghurt Sauce, Greek Style Cheese, Baby Gem Salad and Chips

VEGGIE

| MEDIUM SPICE

45 minutes | Easy | 748 kcal

Speedy Chermoula Beef Bulgur Bowl
with Apricots, Spinach and Yoghurt

NEW

25 minutes | Easy | 659 kcal

Quick Cheesy Harissa Chickpea and Chorizo Taquitos
with Baby Leaf Salad

MEDIUM SPICE

20 minutes | Easy | 1096 kcal

Quick Cheesy Harissa Chickpea Taquitos
with Baby Leaf Salad

VEGGIE

| MEDIUM SPICE

20 minutes | Easy | 898 kcal

Warm Autumn Bacon, Butter Bean and Roasted Squash Salad
with Zhoug Yoghurt and Greek Style Cheese

45 minutes | Medium | 771 kcal

Warm Autumn Butter Bean and Roasted Squash Salad
with Zhoug Yoghurt and Greek Style Cheese

VEGGIE

| NEW

45 minutes | Medium | 655 kcal

Easy Harissa Chorizo, Sweet Potato and Butter Bean Stew
with Dill, Bell Pepper and Garlic Ciabatta Dippers

MEDIUM SPICE

25 minutes | Easy | 782 kcal

Speedy Middle Eastern Inspired Harissa Lamb
with Pepper and Bulgur Wheat

MEDIUM SPICE

| HIGH PROTEIN

| NEW

20 minutes | Easy | 637 kcal

Falafel and Veggie 'Nduja Wraps
with Yoghurt Sauce, Greek Style Cheese, Baby Gem Salad and Chips

VEGGIE

| MEDIUM SPICE

45 minutes | Easy | 748 kcal

Speedy Chermoula Beef Bulgur Bowl
with Apricots, Spinach and Yoghurt

NEW

25 minutes | Easy | 659 kcal

Quick Cheesy Harissa Chickpea and Chorizo Taquitos
with Baby Leaf Salad

MEDIUM SPICE

20 minutes | Easy | 1096 kcal

Quick Cheesy Harissa Chickpea Taquitos
with Baby Leaf Salad

VEGGIE

| MEDIUM SPICE

20 minutes | Easy | 898 kcal

Warm Autumn Bacon, Butter Bean and Roasted Squash Salad
with Zhoug Yoghurt and Greek Style Cheese

45 minutes | Medium | 771 kcal

Warm Autumn Butter Bean and Roasted Squash Salad
with Zhoug Yoghurt and Greek Style Cheese

VEGGIE

| NEW

45 minutes | Medium | 655 kcal

Easy Harissa Chorizo, Sweet Potato and Butter Bean Stew
with Dill, Bell Pepper and Garlic Ciabatta Dippers

MEDIUM SPICE

25 minutes | Easy | 782 kcal

Further Middle Eastern Recipes

Oven-Baked Spiced Basa on Harissa Risotto

Harissa Butternut Squash Tacos

Quick Spiced Chicken Breast and Pepper Bulgur

Chicken, Black Bean and Sweet Potato Harissa Stew

Shawarma Inspired Chicken in Smoky Sauce

Honey Harissa King Prawns and Spinach

Honey Harissa Chicken and Spinach

Turkish Inspired Chicken and Bulgur

Falafel and Bulgur Tabbouleh Mezze Bowl

Harissa King Prawns on Cranberry Bulgur

Spiced Chicken, Roasted Veg and Harissa Lentil Jumble

Creamy Harissa King Prawn Spaghetti

Creamy Harissa Chicken Spaghetti

Lamb Koftas in Harissa Sauce

Crispy Potato Topped Harissa Bean Bowl

Middle Eastern Chicken Thigh and Veg Traybake

Middle Eastern Roasted Vegetable Traybake

Harissa Honey Veggie Koftas

Cheesy Harissa Chickpea Taquitos

Spiced Chicken Breast, Mixed Peppers and Onion Bulgur

Spiced Chicken, Mixed Peppers and Onion Bulgur

Chorizo, Black Bean and Sweet Potato Harissa Stew

Middle Eastern Chicken Recipes

Chicken perfectly complements the spices and vibrant flavours of the Middle East. Discover your favourite Middle Eastern chicken recipe here.

Za'atar Chicken and Zhoug Couscous
with Charred Courgette and Fresh Tomato Sauce

NEW

| WEIGHTWATCHERS

30 minutes | Easy | 570 kcal

Chermoula Diced Chicken Breast Loaded Naan and Zhoug
with Rocket and Tomato

RAPID

20 minutes | Easy | 719 kcal

Middle Eastern Style Chicken and Apricot Stew with King Prawns
with Couscous, Roasted Carrots and Dill Yoghurt

RAPID

| MEDIUM SPICE

20 minutes | Medium | 676 kcal

Spiced Diced Chicken Breast and Pepper Bulgur
with Tenderstem® Broccoli and Yoghurt

RAPID

| SPICY

20 minutes | Medium | 547 kcal

Quick Chermoula Chicken with King Prawns
with Zhoug Couscous and Veggies

RAPID

| MEDIUM SPICE

20 minutes | Medium | 668 kcal

Middle Eastern Style Chicken Stew with King Prawns
with Couscous, Roasted Carrots and Dill Yoghurt

RAPID

20 minutes | Medium | 608 kcal

Middle Eastern Style Chicken Stew
with Couscous, Roasted Carrots and Dill Yoghurt

RAPID

| UNDER 600 CALORIES

20 minutes | Medium | 556 kcal

Harissa Chicken Breast and Roasted Cauliflower
with Green Beans and Roast Potatoes

MEDIUM SPICE

| UNDER 600 CALORIES

30 minutes | Medium | 503 kcal

Za'atar Chicken and Zhoug Couscous
with Charred Courgette and Fresh Tomato Sauce

NEW

| WEIGHTWATCHERS

30 minutes | Easy | 570 kcal

Chermoula Diced Chicken Breast Loaded Naan and Zhoug
with Rocket and Tomato

RAPID

20 minutes | Easy | 719 kcal

Middle Eastern Style Chicken and Apricot Stew with King Prawns
with Couscous, Roasted Carrots and Dill Yoghurt

RAPID

| MEDIUM SPICE

20 minutes | Medium | 676 kcal

Spiced Diced Chicken Breast and Pepper Bulgur
with Tenderstem® Broccoli and Yoghurt

RAPID

| SPICY

20 minutes | Medium | 547 kcal

Quick Chermoula Chicken with King Prawns
with Zhoug Couscous and Veggies

RAPID

| MEDIUM SPICE

20 minutes | Medium | 668 kcal

Middle Eastern Style Chicken Stew with King Prawns
with Couscous, Roasted Carrots and Dill Yoghurt

RAPID

20 minutes | Medium | 608 kcal

Middle Eastern Style Chicken Stew
with Couscous, Roasted Carrots and Dill Yoghurt

RAPID

| UNDER 600 CALORIES

20 minutes | Medium | 556 kcal

Harissa Chicken Breast and Roasted Cauliflower
with Green Beans and Roast Potatoes

MEDIUM SPICE

| UNDER 600 CALORIES

30 minutes | Medium | 503 kcal

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Best Arabic Food To Try

Known for its rich flavours, aromatic spices and diverse ingredients, here are the best Arabic foods and recipes to try.

Speedy Middle Eastern Inspired Harissa Lamb
with Pepper and Bulgur Wheat

MEDIUM SPICE

| HIGH PROTEIN

| NEW

20 minutes | Easy | 637 kcal

Falafel and Veggie 'Nduja Wraps
with Yoghurt Sauce, Greek Style Cheese, Baby Gem Salad and Chips

VEGGIE

| MEDIUM SPICE

45 minutes | Easy | 748 kcal

Speedy Chermoula Beef Bulgur Bowl
with Apricots, Spinach and Yoghurt

NEW

25 minutes | Easy | 659 kcal

Quick Cheesy Harissa Chickpea Taquitos
with Baby Leaf Salad

VEGGIE

| MEDIUM SPICE

20 minutes | Easy | 898 kcal

Easy Harissa Chorizo, Sweet Potato and Butter Bean Stew
with Dill, Bell Pepper and Garlic Ciabatta Dippers

MEDIUM SPICE

25 minutes | Easy | 782 kcal

Oven-Baked Spiced Basa on Harissa Risotto
with Charred Courgette and Cheese

MEDIUM SPICE

| PESCATARIAN

| NEW

45 minutes | Medium | 784 kcal

Harissa Butternut Squash Tacos
with Oregano Chips and Greek Style Salad Cheese

VEGGIE

| MEDIUM SPICE

| NEW

45 minutes | Easy | 860 kcal

Quick Spiced Chicken Breast and Pepper Bulgur
with Tenderstem® Broccoli and Yoghurt

HIGH PROTEIN

| MEDIUM SPICE

20 minutes | Easy | 561 kcal

Speedy Middle Eastern Inspired Harissa Lamb
with Pepper and Bulgur Wheat

MEDIUM SPICE

| HIGH PROTEIN

| NEW

20 minutes | Easy | 637 kcal

Falafel and Veggie 'Nduja Wraps
with Yoghurt Sauce, Greek Style Cheese, Baby Gem Salad and Chips

VEGGIE

| MEDIUM SPICE

45 minutes | Easy | 748 kcal

Speedy Chermoula Beef Bulgur Bowl
with Apricots, Spinach and Yoghurt

NEW

25 minutes | Easy | 659 kcal

Quick Cheesy Harissa Chickpea Taquitos
with Baby Leaf Salad

VEGGIE

| MEDIUM SPICE

20 minutes | Easy | 898 kcal

Easy Harissa Chorizo, Sweet Potato and Butter Bean Stew
with Dill, Bell Pepper and Garlic Ciabatta Dippers

MEDIUM SPICE

25 minutes | Easy | 782 kcal

Oven-Baked Spiced Basa on Harissa Risotto
with Charred Courgette and Cheese

MEDIUM SPICE

| PESCATARIAN

| NEW

45 minutes | Medium | 784 kcal

Harissa Butternut Squash Tacos
with Oregano Chips and Greek Style Salad Cheese

VEGGIE

| MEDIUM SPICE

| NEW

45 minutes | Easy | 860 kcal

Quick Spiced Chicken Breast and Pepper Bulgur
with Tenderstem® Broccoli and Yoghurt

HIGH PROTEIN

| MEDIUM SPICE

20 minutes | Easy | 561 kcal

Further Best Arabic Food To Try

Chicken, Black Bean and Sweet Potato Harissa Stew

Honey Harissa King Prawns and Spinach

Turkish Inspired Chicken and Bulgur

Harissa King Prawns on Cranberry Bulgur

Spiced Chicken, Roasted Veg and Harissa Lentil Jumble

Creamy Harissa King Prawn Spaghetti

Creamy Harissa Chicken Spaghetti

Lamb Koftas in Harissa Sauce

Crispy Potato Topped Harissa Bean Bowl

Middle Eastern Chicken Thigh and Veg Traybake

Middle Eastern Roasted Vegetable Traybake

Harissa Honey Veggie Koftas

Cheesy Harissa Chickpea Taquitos

Spiced Chicken Breast, Mixed Peppers and Onion Bulgur

Spiced Chicken, Mixed Peppers and Onion Bulgur

Chorizo, Black Bean and Sweet Potato Harissa Stew

Harissa Chicken Breast on Jewelled Bulgur

Herby Chicken Breast and Chermoula Couscous

Falafel, Houmous and Paprika Butter

Chermoula Baked Chicken Breast

Honey Chermoula Beef and Charred Courgette

Falafels in Harissa Sauce

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Middle Eastern Food - FAQs

What is the most popular food in the Middle East?

Falafel is one of the most popular foods in the Middle East; it is a deep-fried ball or patty made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, often served in sandwiches or as part of a mezze platter. Whether you are visiting the Middle East or simply want to try Middle Eastern recipes in your own home, falafel is a must.

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