20 Healthy Lebanese Recipes You’ll Want to Make on Repeat

From hummus to grilled meats, enjoy 20 healthy Lebanese recipes packed with Mediterranean flavor and wholesome ingredients.

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Lebanese meat pies on a plate, one of 20 healthy Lebanese recipes.

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that one of the reasons I started posting recipes was to share my family’s dishes and show how losing weight and keeping it off can still include flavorful food. A huge part of my upbringing was centered around Lebanese food. Over the years I’ve found simple ways to make traditional recipes lighter without losing the authentic taste I grew up with. That’s exactly what you’ll find in this shortlist of 20 healthy Lebanese recipes. Wholesome, fresh, and satisfying dishes you can feel good about enjoying any day of the week, for any dietary needs!

White fish with tahini sauce, a healthy Lebanese recipe.

Keeping Dishes Healthy

One of the best parts about Middle-Eastern food is how easy it is to keep meals light without losing any of the bold flavors. Simple tweaks can make traditional recipes even more nourishing. For example:

Instead of deep frying kibbeh or falafel, try baking or air-frying them for the same satisfying crunch with less oil.
Mujadara (lentils) is already a nutrient powerhouse, but you can swap in brown rice or quinoa for extra fiber.
Dips like baba ghanoush and hummus can be lightened by cutting back on olive oil or adding extra roasted veggies for volume.

These little adjustments keep your meals lighter while staying true to the authentic flavors you love!

Hummus with ground beef and pine nuts on a plate next to pita bread.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lebanese food healthy for weight loss?

Lebanese food, like most Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean food, is full of fresh veggies, whole grains, and seafood, making it a great choice for weight loss.

What is in a traditional Lebanese diet?

A Lebanese diet is fairly balanced, with veggies being the star of the show. It also consists of protein like lamb or beef, whole grains, healthy fats like olive oil, fresh fruit, and lots of herbs and spices.

What does a Lebanese breakfast consist of?

Like anywhere, breakfast will vary day to day! But a traditional Lebanese breakfast is often centered around labneh drizzled with olive oil, fresh vegetables, olives, and pita bread. You’ll also find cheeses, boiled eggs, za’atar with olive oil, and sometimes hummus or stewed fava beans for a heartier start.

20 Healthy Lebanese Recipes

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Healthy Lebanese Recipes

Lebanese Breakfast Pita with Labneh

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A traditional Middle Eastern breakfast, scrambled eggs, creamy labneh, and aromatic za’atar are wrapped in warm pita for a delicious and flavor-packed meal. It's a perfect quick, protein-packed breakfast with a Middle Eastern twist!

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Broiled Steak Skewers with Creamy Tahini Garlic Sauce

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The ultimate low carb, high protein dinner or appetizer recipe, these broiled steak skewers are tender, juicy and drizzled with a creamy tahini garlic sauce. Serve with rice or warm pita!

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Grilled White Fish with Tahini Lemon Sauce

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Perfect for grilling season, this easy 20 minute seafood recipe is made with white fish grilled until flaky then drizzled with a creamy tahini lemon sauce. The perfect mess-free dinner recipe!

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Lebanese Meat Pies (Sfeeha’s)

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These savory Lebanese meat pies (known as sfeehas) get their irresistible flavor from clarified butter, toasted pine nuts and fragrant cinnamon.

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Authentic Lebanese Falafel Wrap

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This light and fluffy authentic falafel recipe is made with chickpeas, parsley and spices then drizzled in a creamy tahini sauce.

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Gluten-Free Lebanese Recipes

Lebanese Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts

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A centerpiece of every party, this Lebanese hummus with toasted pine nuts passed down from my Syrian grandmother, is the best you'll ever make!

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Authentic Lebanese Garlic Sauce

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This homemade lebanese garlic sauce (also known as Toum) is made with just 4 ingredients that are naturally vegan and gluten-free.

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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Lebanese Spices

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These stuffed bell peppers with Lebanese spices are filled with beef and rice then cooked in a garlic and mint infused tomato broth.

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Lebanese Meat Stuffed Grape Leaves

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Very popular in several Mediterranean countries and a family favorite, these Lebanese meat stuffed grape leaves are filled with beef, rice, and lemon juice.

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Lebanese Hushwee – Ground Beef with Pine Nuts

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Hushwee rice is a beef and rice mixture made with cinnamon, toasted pine nuts and rice pilaf cooked in clarified butter. An easy one-pan meal.

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Vegetarian Lebanese Recipes

Lebanese Rice Salad

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Delicious warm, cold or room temperature, this Lebanese rice salad is made with fresh herbs and crunchy veggies then tossed in a lemon garlic vinaigrette.

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Vegan Tomato Kibbeh

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Tomato kibbeh is a vegan version of the traditional Lebanese dish, kibbeh nayeh, typically made with raw beef, onions, and bulgur wheat. This vegetarian rendition is made with tomatoes, bulgur wheat, onion, red peppers, and fresh herbs.

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Za’atar Crusted Cauliflower Steaks

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These flavor-packed Za'atar Crusted Cauliflower Steaks are easy to make and are the ultimate vegetarian entree or side dish recipe!

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Lebanese Chopped Salad

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Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and scallions are tossed with parsley, za'atar, lemon and olive oil in this fresh and healthy Lebanese Chopped Salad recipe.

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Cucumber Laban (Lebanese Yogurt Sauce)

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This cool and creamy cucumber laban Lebanese yogurt sauce is perfect with grilled meats, salmon, or as a side salad with a variety of Lebanese specialties.

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Dairy-Free Lebanese Recipes

Lebanese Air Fryer Shrimp

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Make crispy, flavorful Lebanese Air Fryer Shrimp in just minutes! Seasoned with lemon, garlic & za'atar, then cooked to perfection, this easy recipe is healthy, delicious, and perfect for a quick meal or appetizer. Serve over my Lebanese rice pilaf.

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Restaurant Style Pita Bread

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A super easy homemade pita bread recipe, this thick, fluffy and pillowy pita bread is ideal for scooping up hummus, creating pita wraps or spreading with creamy tzatziki sauce.

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Lebanese Eggplant and Chickpea Stew

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This vegan Lebanese eggplant and chickpea stew is made with caramelized onions and simmered in a cinnamon-scented tomato sauce. It is sweet, savory and slightly-smoky. Ideal for scooping with warm pita or serving over Lebanese rice pilaf.

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