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    Authentic Middle Eastern Recipes Made Easier

    Welcome to Hungry Paprikas - home of delicious Arabic recipes! Browse mains, sides and desserts that will quickly become family favourites and transport you to the Middle East.

    Popular Recipes

    Find my most popular recipes ranging from a one pot shawarma rice, an easy moussaka or an even easier lazy cake.

    • Maqluba served in a platter garnished with almonds and parsley. Forks, water cups, a plate with almonds in it, and a bowl with cucumber and yogurt is on the right top side of the frame
      Maqluba (Makloubeh) with Lamb (Arabic rice dish)
    • Pita stuffed with ground beef and grilled, stacked in a pile of three
      Arayes (Middle Eastern Stuffed Pita)
    • chicken machboos served in a dish with chicken legs, pine nuts and raisins
      Chicken Machboos (Saudi Arabian Kabsa)
    • Crispy Kunafa served on a round plate, garnished with pistachios.
      Kunafa Recipe with Mozzarella Cheese (Easy!)

    Middle Eastern

    Whether you're looking for middle eastern classics or your favourite recipes but made easier, look no further. You can browse recipes ranging from classic rice dishes, fresh salads and dips, chicken and meat recipes as well as delicious desserts all made to please the lovers of a middle eastern palate!

    • Piece of pita in Muhammara spread in a plate drizzled with pomegranate molasses, walnuts and parsley, with walnuts in a small bowl, pita in the corner on a white and blue tiled background
      Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip)
    • 45 degree view of Green plate with rice, lentils and caramelized onions, chopped cucumbers and peppers with mint on top, on a dark green tiled background, the end of a spoon on the plate and some mint leaves in the top corner
      One Pot Mujadara (Middle Eastern Lentils and Rice)
    • tahini paste in a small open jar with sesame seeds around it and some tahini paste in a small bowl in the corner
      Homemade Tahini Paste in 10 Minutes
    • Orange-brown bowl filled with labneh topped with slivered almonds, parsley, with pita at the side, olive oil bottle, chilli flakes, parsley and lemon at the side
      How to Make Labneh at Home (5 minutes!)

    See more Middle Eastern recipes →

    About Amina

    Hi friend! I’m Amina, a wife and busy mother of two. And I know you’re super busy too. I’m here to help you figure out dinner for your family with my easy, quick, and Middle Eastern inspired recipes. Hope you enjoy your stay – and please – have a look around and get in touch! FIND OUT MORE

    Dishes by Category

    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Side Dishes
    • Main Dishes
    • Desserts & Sweets
    • Vegetarian

    Not sure what you're looking for? Find a recipe here - look for a shawarma dish, or some ful for breakfast, or even decadent baklawa. I got you covered!

    Breakfast

    Breakfast doesn't need to be boring or repetitive. Browse lots of delicious egg recipes, baked goods as well as indulgent middle eastern classics like Kaymak!

    • White ceramic bowl with a heaping serving of Fattet Hummus, served with a silver spoon and small bowls of garnish
      30 Minute Fattet Hummus (Using Canned Chickpeas!)
    • Spinach fatayer served in a bread basket alongside cucumbers, parsley, lemon, yogurt and black tea
      Authentic Homemade Fatayer (Spinach and Cheese)
    • Fluffy potato omelette served in a pan garnished with sliced tomatoes
      Potato Omelette (Easy Brunch Dish)
    • cheese manakish served on a tray with tea cups
      Manakish with Cheese and Za'atar

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    Desserts

    Here you'll find lots of quick and easy dessert recipes (usually 3 ingredients and ready within 30 minutes) or many of middle eastern favourites.

    • Umm Ali served in a white and teal platter, with a serving spoon in the platter and bowls of toppings around, including coconut, pistachios and raisins.
      Umm Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding)
    • Luqaimat which is fried dough balls are stacked on a pink plate, bring drizzled by sugar syrup in a clear jug
      Luqaimat / Awamat (Middle Eastern Crunchy Fritters)
    • Semolina cake pieces displayed in a tray served with black tea.
      Namoura (Basbousa Semolina Cake)
    • A plate decorated with several pieces of Znoud El Sit (Lady Fingers) drizzled with sugar syrup.
      Znoud El Sit (Middle Eastern Phyllo Rolls)

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    Mains

    If you're looking for something new for your weekly menu, these mains recipes offer a huge variety. Lots of easy pasta recipes, delicious rice dishes, as well as chicken and meat options.

    • beef shawarma served in a green bowl with onion slices and chopped parlsey, along with bowls of tomato, tahini sauce, onions, pickles and pita bread
      Tender Beef Shawarma (Quick Stovetop Method)
    • Lamb kabsa served on a white platter with a silver spoon, surrounded by glasses of water and bowls of yogurt.
      Fragrant Lamb Kabsa (10 min prep time!)
    • Creamy pasta served in a beige pasta bowl, garnished with cheese and basil, and with a side of garlic bread
      30 Minute One Pot Pink Pasta
    • 15+ Middle Eastern Rice Recipes (For Everyday and Special Occasions!)

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    Sides

    Easy to make sides will brighten up any lunch or dinner. Browse these recipes for lots of delicious middle eastern salads, soups and dips, as well as pastries and and rice dishes.

    • roasted potatoes in a serving platter with a dipping sauce
      Crispy Roasted Potatoes (the Best!)
    • malfouf salad served in a green plate with lemons and cutlery
      Malfouf Salad (Lebanese Cabbage Salad)
    • Cauliflower soup served in two bowls, and garnished with pieces of cauliflower and parsley
      Cauliflower Soup with Caramelized Onions (Easy!)
    • A colorful bulgur salad served on a plate with a spoon and a half cut lemon displayed beside it.
      Healthy Bulgur Salad with Easy Dressing

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    Vegetarian

    Vegetarian recipes that are packed with flavour and easy to make. You'll enjoy browsing rice dishes, stews, dips, salads and soups.

    • 5-Minute Fluffy Toum (No Food Processor!)
    • vegetarian stuffed grape leaves served on a platter with one cut open and dipped in yogurt
      Yalanji (Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves)
    • Honeycomb bread served on a plate, with one bread ball cut in half to reveal a stuffing of cream cheese. Small plate of nigella seeds is off to the top corner
      Honeycomb Bread Stuffed with Cheese (Khaliat Nahl)
    • Baghali polo served on a white platter, garnished with radish and dill, with a white side plate full of rice
      Baghali Polo or Timman Bagilla (Dill Rice)

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