Discover 49 Lebanese recipes, from quick favourites to slower weekend cooking.
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◷ 80 minmedium
A hearty Lebanese-inspired dish featuring tender lamb shanks pressure-cooked with seasonal eggplant and sweet dried apricots. The dish balances savory and sweet flavors, highlighting classic Middle Eastern spices, and is perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Feb 1
◷ 80 minmedium
A wholesome Lebanese-inspired grain bowl featuring fragrant lentils and rice topped with tender, spiced roasted chicken and caramelized onions. This dish combines seasonal autumn produce such as sweet carrots and fresh parsley, making it nutritious and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Jan 30
◷ 140 minmedium
A hearty Lebanese-inspired stew combining tender lamb shoulder, nutty freekeh grains, and seasonal root vegetables slow-cooked to develop rich, comforting flavors. This dish highlights traditional Middle Eastern spices and textures, perfect for a nourishing weeknight meal.
Jan 28
◷ 210 minmedium
A comforting slow-braised lamb dish inspired by traditional Lebanese flavors, paired with delicate apricot dumplings that soak up the rich, spiced sauce—perfect for a cozy weeknight meal highlighting seasonal produce and classic techniques.
Jan 27
◷ 70 minmedium
A traditional Lebanese recipe featuring kibbeh made with bulgur, minced lamb, and a medley of seasonal vegetables, gently steamed to preserve natural flavors and provide a comforting, wholesome meal.
Jan 26
◷ 145 minmedium
A warm, comforting Lebanese stew featuring tender lamb braised slowly with seasonal root vegetables and hearty lentils, seasoned with traditional spices for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Jan 24
◷ 180 minmedium
A hearty Lebanese stew featuring tender slow-braised lamb with seasonal eggplants, infused with sumac and garnished with bright pomegranate seeds for a classic Middle Eastern flavor profile. Served with warm flatbread, this dish highlights the depth of spice and vegetable pairing traditional to Lebanese cuisine.
Jan 22
◷ 50 minmedium
This Lebanese-inspired recipe features tender poached chicken paired with smoky charred eggplant and a fresh herb salad. Utilizing seasonal fresh herbs and vegetables, the dish embraces traditional flavors without relying on common Western cooking techniques. Poaching ensures juicy, succulent chicken while the charred eggplant adds depth and texture.
Jan 20
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A warm, comforting stir-fry featuring spiced ground lamb and fresh spinach, inspired by the traditional Lebanese kibbeh. Quick and simple, this dish blends aromatic Middle Eastern spices with a swift stir-fry technique, perfect for a weeknight meal that honors classic flavors.
Jan 16
◷ 110 minmedium
A comforting and wholesome Lebanese-inspired dish featuring tender braised chicken simmered with seasonal root vegetables and aromatic spices, served over nutty freekeh grain. This recipe highlights familiar braising technique with seasonal produce for a flavorful weeknight meal.
Jan 14
◷ 55 mineasy
A vibrant Lebanese-inspired dish featuring tender chicken marinated in lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, grilled to perfection and served alongside roasted seasonal root vegetables. This recipe highlights familiar grilling techniques and celebrates the bright, fresh flavors of Lebanese cuisine without complexity, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Jan 11
◷ 200 minmedium
Tender lamb shanks slow-braised in a fragrant blend of Lebanese spices, simmered with sweet apricots and toasted almonds. Served alongside a simple fresh herb salad and warm flatbread, this dish offers a comforting and authentic taste of Lebanese cuisine perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Compare the ingredients, cooking time and equipment below to find a dish that fits your plans. Each recipe includes quantities and a step-by-step method.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shanks, olive oil, onion, garlic, eggplant. Equipment: pressure cooker, large heavy-bottomed pot or pressure cooker insert, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, citrus juicer.
Kitchen tip: For extra richness, brown the lamb shanks in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: brown or green lentils (rinsed), brown rice (rinsed), bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, carrots, peeled and diced, onions, thinly sliced. Equipment: large roasting pan, medium saucepan with lid, frying pan or skillet, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For best results, rinse the rice and lentils thoroughly to remove excess starch and dirt.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 140 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 3 cm cubes, freekeh, rinsed, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: large heavy-based pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: For deeper flavor, marinate lamb in spices and a little olive oil for 1-2 hours before cooking.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shanks, trimmed, olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, ground cinnamon. Equipment: large ovenproof pot or Dutch oven, mixing bowls, whisk, wooden spoon, knife and chopping board, measuring spoons and cups, stove and oven, slotted spoon.
Kitchen tip: When browning lamb, do not overcrowd the pot to ensure a good caramelized crust develops.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fine bulgur, minced lamb, onion, carrot, zucchini. Equipment: mixing bowl, steaming pot with lid, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Soak bulgur in cold water, not hot, to avoid a mushy texture.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 145 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, brown lentils, carrots, parsnip, celery root. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Brown the lamb in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which helps develop a rich flavor through caramelization.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 180 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, eggplants, olive oil, onion, garlic. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, bowl for salting eggplants, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Salting the eggplant is crucial to remove excess moisture and reduce any bitterness.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), water, medium onion, peeled and quartered, garlic cloves, smashed, lemon, halved. Equipment: large pot, cast iron skillet or grill pan, mixing bowls, knife, cutting board, tongs, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat, aiming for 74°C (165°F) internal temperature.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fresh ground lamb, medium fat, washed and roughly chopped, finely diced, garlic, minced, for cooking. Equipment: large skillet or frying pan, wooden spoon or spatula, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh ground lamb for best flavor and food safety.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 110 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg / 2.6 lb), olive oil, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, carrots, peeled and chopped into 2 cm pieces. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed braising pan or Dutch oven, medium saucepan, wooden spoon, sharp knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: If unavailable, substitute freekeh with brown rice or bulgur wheat though texture and flavor will differ.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600 g total), extra virgin olive oil, lemons, zested and juiced, garlic, minced, fresh parsley, finely chopped. Equipment: grill or grill pan, mixing bowl, baking sheet, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, tongs, aluminum foil (optional for resting).
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken ahead of time to enhance flavor and tenderness, but do not exceed 2 hours to avoid texture changes from the lemon juice.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 200 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shanks (about 1.2 kg total), olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground cinnamon. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with lid, frying pan, wooden spoon, knife, chopping board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Use a heavy, oven-safe pot with a tight-fitting lid to ensure even slow braising and moisture retention.