Middle Eastern

I love Middle Eastern-inspired recipes because they are jam-packed with flavor & warm spices & always serve up some major cozy vibes! Some of our favorites include this Sheet Pan Chickpea & Veggie Shawarma & Chicken Shawarma Hummus Bowls, or this easy Shawarma Grilling Marinade (so good!). You cannot go wrong with these Middle Eastern dishes, add one to your meal plan asap!

Browned & crispy cooked spicy red harissa and herby green falafel balls arranged on a gray ceramic plate. The plate sits atop a creamy white textured surface and is garnished with fresh parsley leaves. Two small white bowls filled with seasoned diced cucumber and tomatoes and tahini sauce, respectively surround the plate as well as a small bowl filled with a small bunch of fresh parsley. Crispy Homemade Falafel (2 Ways!)
Two Grilled Falafel Burgers stacked on top of each other served inside a pita stuffed with a smear of hummus, thinly sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, & pickled red onion. The chickpea veggie burgers have then been drizzled with spicy green tahini sauce. The burgers are on a small piece of wrinkled parchment paper on top of a white surface, with a jar of tahini sauce and sliced lemons in the background & foreground. Grilled Falafel Burgers with Spicy Green Tahini
Chicken Shawarma Hummus Bowl with quinoa, cucumbers, pickled red onion, shredded cabbage, & naan bread shown in a speckled gray ceramic bowl. The bowl sits atop a creamy cement surface, surrounded by lemon wedges, fresh basil leaves & a small bowl of pickled red onions. Easy Hummus Bowls with Chicken Shawarma (or Veggie Shawarma!)
Sheet-Pan Veggie Shawarma Bowls with Roasted Cauliflower & Sweet Potato
get ready to achieve major flavor with little effort on your grill this summer! 7 delicious grilling marinade recipes to keep in your back pocket as you gear up for grilling season, including my family’s teriyaki sauce recipe, a greek-inspired yogurt marinade, moroccan chermoula, middle eastern shawarma, our house marinade, & more! if you’re planning on grilling at all this summer, be sure bookmark this blog post or pin it for later! #playswellwithbutter #marinaderecipe #easymarinade #grillingrecipes #steakmarinade #chickenmarinade #porkmarinade #vegetablemarinade 7 Go-To Grilling Marinade Recipes for Grilling Season
Grilled Shawarma marinated chicken thighs shown on a white speckled plate atop a light blue surface. The chicken is garnished with fresh herbs & ribbons of pickled red onion. Easy 5-Minute Shawarma Marinade
Similar to chimichurri, chermoula is packed with garlic & punchy fresh herbs (like cilantro, parsley, mint), but it also has a hint of warmth from spices common in North African & Middle Eastern cooking (cumin & coriander ftw!). It’s traditionally served over grilled fish...but I’m pretty sure once you have it you’ll want to put it on everythaaang. #playswellwithbutter #chermoula #chermoulasauce #morrocanfood #morrocanrecipes #marinaderecipe #easymarinade #grillingrecipes #chickenmarinade Quick Chermoula Sauce with Parsley, Cilantro, & Mint