Discover 49 Lebanese recipes, from quick favourites to slower weekend cooking.
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◷ 50 minmedium
A vibrant Lebanese-inspired dish featuring tender steamed chicken infused with lemon and fresh herbs, served atop a nutty freekeh grain bowl with sautéed seasonal vegetables. This healthy and approachable meal highlights traditional flavors and a steaming technique for weeknight ease.
Jan 7
◷ 50 minmedium
A hearty Lebanese-inspired skillet supper featuring pressure-cooked beef kofta seasoned with classic Middle Eastern spices, paired with a medley of winter root vegetables. This dish highlights seasonal produce and utilizes pressure cooking for tender, flavorful results, offering a comforting and balanced weeknight meal.
Jan 6
◷ 40 minmedium
A weeknight-friendly skillet supper featuring tender, pressure-cooked Lebanese spiced chicken shawarma paired with sautéed seasonal vegetables. This approachable recipe highlights authentic Middle Eastern flavors while using familiar cooking methods for an easy, flavorful meal.
Jan 4
◷ 55 minmedium
A wholesome Lebanese-inspired skillet supper featuring seasoned chicken thighs sautéed with lentils, caramelized onions, and fragrant spices. This recipe showcases seasonal autumn produce and employs sautéing for a simple, comforting weeknight meal.
Jan 3
◷ 60 minmedium
A weeknight-friendly Lebanese-inspired dish featuring tender pressure-cooked chicken served alongside mujaddara—a comforting lentil and rice pilaf—accompanied by sautéed seasonal greens. This recipe embraces familiar flavors and straightforward techniques, highlighting seasonal produce while maintaining a balanced protein rotation and respecting traditional culinary roots.
Dec 31
◷ 65 minmedium
A comforting Lebanese-inspired dish featuring tender chicken poached in aromatic broth, served alongside a hearty grain and herb stew showcasing seasonal vegetables. This meal highlights classic Middle Eastern flavors with fresh herbs and a warm, satisfying texture perfect for weeknights.
Dec 28
◷ 115 minmedium
A hearty Lebanese-inspired lamb stew showcasing seasonal tomatoes and tender eggplant, slow-cooked to meld classic Middle Eastern spices for a comforting weeknight meal.
Dec 27
◷ 55 minmedium
Delight in these Lebanese-inspired kibbeh dumplings made from ground chicken and bulgur wheat, gently steamed to retain moisture and flavors. Served with a tangy yogurt and mint sauce, this dish highlights seasonal herbs and fresh produce for a wholesome weeknight meal.
Dec 24
◷ 210 minmedium
A comforting Lebanese-inspired dish featuring slow-braised lamb shoulder infused with aromatic sumac and warm spices, served atop a vibrant bulgur grain bowl with fresh herbs, toasted pine nuts, and a tangy pomegranate molasses drizzle. This recipe highlights seasonal produce like winter root vegetables and fresh parsley, offering a hearty yet balanced weeknight dinner.
Dec 22
◷ 55 minmedium
A wholesome grain bowl featuring nutty barley, fresh Lebanese herbs, and seasonal vegetables, topped with tender lemon-poached chicken. This dish highlights traditional Lebanese flavors and uses poaching to create a light, flavorful protein complement—perfect for a healthy weeknight supper.
Dec 21
◷ 35 mineasy
A refreshing Lebanese-inspired poached chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts gently cooked in aromatic lemon and herb broth, served with tangy sumac-spiced onions and vibrant pomegranate seeds for a bright, seasonal finish.
Dec 18
◷ 80 minmedium
A hearty Lebanese-inspired stew featuring tender poached chicken simmered with fragrant spices and nutty freekeh grain. This comforting dish celebrates seasonal vegetables and authentic Middle Eastern flavors, perfect for a wholesome 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 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: freekeh (roasted green wheat grain), boneless skinless chicken breasts, lemon, zested and juiced, extra virgin olive oil, divided, garlic, minced. Equipment: Steamer basket or steaming setup, Saucepan with lid, Large skillet or frying pan, Knife and chopping board, Mixing bowl, Measuring cups and spoons, Tongs or spatula.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness for food safety and juiciness.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground beef (80-85% lean), onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh parsley, finely chopped, ground cinnamon. Equipment: mixing bowl, large skillet or frying pan with lid suitable for pressure cooking, knife, cutting board, pressure cooker (stovetop or electric).
Kitchen tip: For best texture, avoid overmixing the beef mixture to keep kofta tender.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, olive oil, divided, red onion, thinly sliced, medium bell peppers, sliced (any color), zucchini, sliced into half-moons. Equipment: pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), large skillet, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Use chicken thighs rather than breasts for more tender and juicy results under pressure.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 800g), green or brown lentils, rinsed, yellow onions, thinly sliced, olive oil, garlic, minced. Equipment: large heavy skillet or sauté pan with lid, wooden spoon or spatula, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Use a heavy skillet or pan with a lid to ensure even cooking and to trap steam for the lentils to cook properly.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, brown or green lentils, rinsed, medium-grain white rice, rinsed, yellow onions, thinly sliced, olive oil, divided. Equipment: pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), large skillet or frying pan, medium saucepan, wooden spoon, sharp knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Ensure onions are cooked on medium-low heat to prevent burning and to achieve deep caramelization.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken legs, skin-on and bone-in, water or low-sodium chicken broth, onion, quartered, garlic, crushed, ground cumin. Equipment: large pot or Dutch oven, medium bowl, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in chicken legs for juicier meat that stays tender during poaching.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 115 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, cut into 3 cm cubes, eggplants, peeled and diced into 3 cm pieces, seasonal fresh tomatoes, chopped (or canned plum tomatoes), onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: heavy-bottomed large pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: For best results, brown the lamb well to develop deep flavor before simmering.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fine bulgur wheat, ground chicken (breast or thigh), onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh parsley, chopped. Equipment: large mixing bowl, steamer basket or bamboo steamer, pot or wok for steaming, food processor or knife, small bowl, spoon, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Make sure to drain and squeeze the soaked bulgur wheat well to avoid excess moisture in the dumplings.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, bone-in or boneless, trimmed and cut into large chunks, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground sumac. Equipment: large heavy-based casserole or Dutch oven with lid, oven, medium saucepan, baking tray, mixing bowls, wooden spoon, fine sieve or colander, toaster or skillet for pine nuts.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in lamb shoulder for extra flavor, but increase cooking time slightly if needed.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pearled barley, rinsed, liquid for cooking barley, chicken breasts, fresh lemon, onion for poaching liquid. Equipment: medium saucepan, large shallow skillet or deep frying pan with lid, mixing bowl, sharp knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, fine grater or zester, slotted spoon.
Kitchen tip: Maintain a gentle simmer when poaching chicken to keep it tender and juicy; boiling will make it tough.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 150g each), water or low-sodium chicken broth, lemon, zested and juiced, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh dill, chopped. Equipment: saucepan with lid, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, citrus zester or grater, mixing bowl.
Kitchen tip: Use a thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) for food safety.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: olive oil, onion, garlic, ground cumin, ground cinnamon. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Rinse freekeh under cold water before cooking to remove dust or impurities.