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🇱🇧Lebanese Recipes

Explore Lebanese cuisine — from creamy hummus and smoky baba ganoush to fragrant rice, grilled meats, and fresh tabbouleh.

88 recipes

Lebanese cuisine is the crown jewel of the Levant — a vibrant, fresh, and generous tradition built around meze culture. The Lebanese table is never about a single dish; it's a symphony of small plates, fresh herbs, olive oil, and grilled meats. From the seaside fish restaurants of Byblos to the mountain village kibbeh, Lebanese food celebrates ingredients in their purest form.

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Lebanese · Appetizers
Fatayer bil Sabanekh (فطاير بالسبانخ) — Lebanese Spinach Hand Pies with Tangy Sumac
Fatayer bil Sabanekh are classic Lebanese spinach hand pies, folded into neat triangles and baked until golden. The filling is bright with lemon and sumac, a familiar flavor in Levantine home baking and bakery trays.
63 min 12 215 cal

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Sambousek — Lebanese Fried Pastries with Savory Filling - authentic lebanese recipe

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Lebanese · Appetizers

Sambousek (سمبوسك) — Lebanese Fried Pastries with Savory Filling

Sambousek are crisp Lebanese half-moon pastries, traditionally served as mezze during gatherings and holidays. This version includes two classic fillings—spiced meat and tangy cheese—wrapped in a simple homemade dough and fried until golden.

85 min 24 165 cal

Arnabeet Mekli — Lebanese Fried Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Appetizers

Arnabeet Mekli (قرنبيط مقلي) — Lebanese Fried Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

Arnabeet mekli is a beloved Lebanese mezze of crisp fried cauliflower, often finished with lemon and served with creamy tahini. It appears on family tables and mezze spreads alongside pickles, herbs, and warm bread.

45 min 4 430 cal

Makdous — Lebanese Stuffed Baby Eggplants Preserved in Olive Oil - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Appetizers

Makdous (مكدوس) — Lebanese Stuffed Baby Eggplants Preserved in Olive Oil

Makdous is a beloved Levantine pantry preserve: baby eggplants are blanched, salted, pressed, then stuffed with walnuts and garlic before being sealed in olive oil. It’s traditionally made in autumn and served as a mezze with bread at breakfast or supper.

115 min 24 210 cal

Foul Mudammas — Lebanese Slow-Cooked Fava Beans with Lemon and Garlic - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Main Courses

Foul Mudammas (فول مدمس) — Lebanese Slow-Cooked Fava Beans with Lemon and Garlic

A beloved Lebanese breakfast and mezze staple, foul mudammas turns slow-cooked fava beans into a creamy, lemony dish finished with garlic and olive oil. It’s commonly shared family-style with warm bread, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables.

135 min 4 420 cal

Bamya bil Zeit — Lebanese Okra Braised in Olive Oil with Tomato - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Stews

Bamya bil Zeit (بامية بالزيت) — Lebanese Okra Braised in Olive Oil with Tomato

Bamya bil Zeit is a beloved Lebanese home dish where okra is gently braised in olive oil, garlic, and tomato until silky and bright. It’s traditionally served warm or at room temperature, often alongside rice and simple mezze.

65 min 4 255 cal

Hindbeh bil Zeit — Lebanese Sautéed Dandelion Greens with Olive Oil and Onion - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Side Dishes

Hindbeh bil Zeit (هندبة بالزيت) — Lebanese Sautéed Dandelion Greens with Olive Oil and Onion

Hindbeh bil Zeit is a beloved Lebanese mezze made from dandelion greens, slowly sautéed with onions and olive oil, then brightened with lemon. It’s a humble, seasonal dish rooted in foraging traditions across the Levant.

45 min 4 210 cal

Kibbeh Nayyeh — Lebanese Raw Lamb and Bulgur Tartare - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Appetizers

Kibbeh Nayyeh (كبة نية) — Lebanese Raw Lamb and Bulgur Tartare

Kibbeh nayyeh is a celebrated Lebanese mezze of finely pounded raw lamb blended with soaked bulgur and warm spices. Traditionally served very fresh with olive oil, onions, and herbs, it reflects Levantine butchery craft and hospitality.

35 min 6 292 cal

Kebbeh bil Sanieh — Lebanese Baked Bulgur and Lamb Casserole - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Main Courses

Kebbeh bil Sanieh (كبة بالصينية) — Lebanese Baked Bulgur and Lamb Casserole

Kebbeh bil Sanieh is a beloved Lebanese oven-baked kibbeh made with fine bulgur and spiced lamb, layered like a savory pie. It’s a classic family dish for gatherings, prized for its crisp top and juicy, aromatic filling.

75 min 8 430 cal

Shanklish — Lebanese Aged Cheese Salad with Tomato and Onion - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Salads

Shanklish (شنكليش) — Lebanese Aged Cheese Salad with Tomato and Onion

Shanklish is a beloved Lebanese mezze built around aged, tangy cheese balls crumbled into a bright salad of tomato, onion, and herbs. It’s traditionally enjoyed in the Levant with olive oil and warm bread, especially in summer gatherings.

15 min 4 245 cal

Sfiha — Lebanese Open-Faced Lamb Pastries with Tangy Spices - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Appetizers

Sfiha (صفيحة) — Lebanese Open-Faced Lamb Pastries with Tangy Spices

Sfiha are beloved Lebanese open-faced pastries topped with spiced lamb, onion, and bright pomegranate molasses. Often served at gatherings and bakeries, they balance tender dough with a savory-tangy meat topping in every bite.

63 min 12 235 cal

Lahm bi Ajeen — Lebanese Lamb-Topped Flatbread with Spiced Tomato - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Main Courses

Lahm bi Ajeen (لحم بعجين) — Lebanese Lamb-Topped Flatbread with Spiced Tomato

Lahm bi Ajeen is a beloved Lebanese bakery flatbread topped with finely minced lamb, tomato, and warm spices. It’s commonly enjoyed hot from the oven with lemon, herbs, and crisp vegetables for a bright, savory bite.

58 min 6 520 cal

Manoushe — Lebanese Za'atar Flatbread with Olive Oil - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Breads

Manoushe (مناقيش) — Lebanese Za'atar Flatbread with Olive Oil

Manoushe is a beloved Lebanese street bread baked to order and topped with za’atar and olive oil. It’s a breakfast staple across the Levant, eaten hot with fresh vegetables, olives, and tea.

37 min 6 410 cal

Soujok — Lebanese Spiced Beef Sausage Sautéed with Lemon - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Main Courses

Soujok (سجق) — Lebanese Spiced Beef Sausage Sautéed with Lemon

Soujok is a beloved Lebanese-Armenian style spiced beef sausage, often quickly sautéed and finished with bright lemon. Served hot with flatbread and pickles, it’s a punchy, garlicky staple in mezze spreads and casual family meals.

22 min 4 365 cal

Makanek — Lebanese Spiced Lamb Sausages with Pomegranate Molasses - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Appetizers

Makanek (مقانق) — Lebanese Spiced Lamb Sausages with Pomegranate Molasses

Makanek are classic Lebanese mini sausages, traditionally pan-seared then glazed with pomegranate molasses for a sweet-sour shine. Often served as a warm mezze, they balance warm spices, garlic, and tangy molasses in a way that feels unmistakably Levantine.

55 min 4 430 cal

Hashweh — Lebanese Spiced Lamb and Rice Stuffing with Pine Nuts - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Side Dishes

Hashweh (حشوة) — Lebanese Spiced Lamb and Rice Stuffing with Pine Nuts

Hashweh is a beloved Lebanese rice-and-meat stuffing perfumed with warm spices and studded with toasted pine nuts. It’s served inside poultry or vegetables, or spooned alongside rice platters for festive family meals.

45 min 6 430 cal

Riz a Dajaj — Lebanese Spiced Chicken Rice with Toasted Almonds - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Main Courses

Riz a Dajaj (رزّ بالدجاج) — Lebanese Spiced Chicken Rice with Toasted Almonds

Riz a Dajaj is a beloved Lebanese home dish where fragrant rice is cooked in chicken broth scented with warm spices. Finished with toasted almonds, it’s a classic family-style plate often served with yogurt or salad.

75 min 6 690 cal

Bazella w Riz — Lebanese Peas and Rice with Ground Lamb - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Main Courses

Bazella w Riz (بازيلا و رز) — Lebanese Peas and Rice with Ground Lamb

Bazella w Riz is a beloved Lebanese home dish of sweet peas simmered in tomato sauce, served over fluffy rice and topped with spiced ground lamb. It’s everyday comfort food with pantry staples, often made when peas are in season or kept easy with frozen peas.

65 min 4 640 cal

Loubieh bil Zeit — Lebanese Green Beans Braised in Olive Oil and Tomato - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Side Dishes

Loubieh bil Zeit (لوبيا بالزيت) — Lebanese Green Beans Braised in Olive Oil and Tomato

Loubieh bil Zeit is a beloved Lebanese mezze of green beans gently braised in olive oil, tomatoes, and garlic until silky and deeply savory. It’s traditionally served at room temperature, making it perfect for family-style spreads and fasting-friendly tables.

60 min 4 240 cal

Batata Harra — Lebanese Spicy Roasted Potatoes with Cilantro and Garlic - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Side Dishes

Batata Harra (بطاطا حرة) — Lebanese Spicy Roasted Potatoes with Cilantro and Garlic

Batata Harra is a beloved Lebanese mezze of crisp potatoes tossed with garlic, cilantro, chili, and bright lemon. It’s commonly served alongside hummus and grilled meats, bringing heat and citrusy freshness to the table.

50 min 4 320 cal

Arayes — Lebanese Grilled Pita Stuffed with Spiced Lamb - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Kebabs

Arayes (عرایس) — Lebanese Grilled Pita Stuffed with Spiced Lamb

Arayes are a beloved Levantine street-food: pita pockets stuffed with seasoned meat, then grilled until crisp outside and juicy within. This Lebanese version leans on warm spices, parsley, and lemon for a bright, savory bite.

32 min 4 610 cal

Sayadieh — Lebanese Spiced Fish with Caramelized Onion Rice - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Main Courses

Sayadieh (صيادية) — Lebanese Spiced Fish with Caramelized Onion Rice

Sayadieh is a beloved coastal Lebanese dish where deeply caramelized onions tint rice a warm brown and perfume it with spices. Traditionally made with firm white fish and served with tahini sauce, it’s a centerpiece meal from the Levant’s fishing towns.

70 min 4 690 cal

Kafta Mashwiyeh — Lebanese Charcoal-Grilled Spiced Meat Skewers - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Kebabs

Kafta Mashwiyeh (كفتة مشوية) — Lebanese Charcoal-Grilled Spiced Meat Skewers

Kafta Mashwiyeh is a beloved Lebanese grill staple: minced meat kneaded with parsley, onion, and warm spices, then cooked over charcoal for smoky depth. It’s commonly served at family gatherings with pita, toum, and bright salads.

37 min 4 430 cal

Molokhia — Lebanese Jute Leaf Stew with Chicken - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Stews

Molokhia (ملوخية) — Lebanese Jute Leaf Stew with Chicken

Lebanese molokhia is a garlicky jute-leaf stew simmered in chicken broth and finished with coriander and lemon. Often served with rice, toasted pita, and tangy pickles, it’s a beloved home-style dish across the Levant.

95 min 6 360 cal

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