Middle eastern recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Hab-el-Hal (Cardamom Cookies)

Hab-el-hal,or cardamom cookies from Palestine.They are perfect to eat with coffee,tea or milk.These cookies are delicious and the flavor is…

Warm Spiced Lentils

This is a great, heart healthy recipe that is great served over brown rice and accompanied by a salad or a coleslaw.

Stuffed mushrooms w spicy pastrami filling

One of my childhood favorites......I made this dish for Thanksgiving and within 5 minutes, The whole plate was…

mini pita bread

Mini pita bread....

Classic Sesame Butter Tahini

Classic Middle Eastern Tahini is made with sesame butter. Use premium organic sesame butter for the perfect nutty flavor. Healthy and delicious.

Iranian Rice

It's a little labor intensive, but totally worth it. This is probably the best rice I've ever had! Adapted from TheKitchn.com.

Kukuye Sabzi

From a wonderful Book, in a Persian Kitchen by Maideh Mazda So easy healthy and delicious.

Mango- Banana Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies are the best way to enjoy fruits. This smoothie is as delicious as breakfast but also serves well as an afternoon snack or even a frosty…

manakeesh

it's an arabian tart

Kurdish Meatballs with Swiss Chard

Light meat patties stuffed with Swiss chard and simmered in stock with wine.

Tabbouleh

This is a Gordon Ramsey recipe, slightly adapted. It has such a fresh summery taste and people are always asking me for the recipe. It's a great…

Iraqui Pita Bread

When I have time, I really enjoy making breads. Pita is great to eat as a wrap, snack, or with soup on cold day. This recipe is from Mama Nazima's…

Beetroot Salad with Peppers and Lettuce

Lasagna

The Husband is delighted this month because it is International recipe month at Carolina HeartStrings and I decided to make one of his favorite…

Eggplant Dip Recipe - Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganoush, a Middle Eastern eggplant dip, is very similar to hummus, except it is made with eggplant. If you…