25+ Lebanese Vegan Recipes- Salt & Sweet (2024)

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These easy 25+ Lebanese vegan recipes make eating a plant-based diet fun, healthy, and most importantly: delicious! With Lebanese Vegan Soups, stews, salads, and more, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in this tasty collection of quick and easy Lebanese vegan dishes.

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Vegan Lebanese Recipes

Whether you are simply trying to eat less meat, cook more plant-based meals, or follow a vegan lifestyle- I hope that theseLebanese Vegan Recipeshelp give you some healthy dinner ideas.

I combed through my blog and compiled a list of my 25+BEST Lebanese Vegan Dinners!

These vibrant, Lebanese and Middle Eastern inspired plant-based recipes are full of flavor and easy to make. Pick out a few to try this week! Tell me your favorites in the comments below!

And now…our best easy Lebanese vegan recipes!

Makhlouta-15 Bean Soup

This15 Bean Soupis a hearty Lebanese dish known asMakhlouta. A vegan healthy soup made with beans and a handful of basic ingredients. It’s flavorful and filling and perfect for a cold winter dinner!

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Lentil Soup with Pasta

Hearty and healthy, this Lebanese Lentil Soup with Pasta is loaded with flavor. It is a nourishing, meatless, easy-to-make and delicious soup!

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Loubieh B Zeit

Loubieh B Zeit, is the simplest, most delicious vegetarian dish and the best way to eat green beans! These Italian green beans are sautéed in olive oil, onions and garlic and braised with tomato sauce until tender.

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Lebanese Red Lentil Soup

This easy Lebanese Red Lentil Soup recipe is a must try if you’re looking for a flavorful soup, that’s vegan and protein rich. It’s healthy, hearty and makes for a perfect holiday or weeknight rush dinner. Ready is less than 30 minutes!

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Air Fryer Falafel

Air-Fried Falafelare crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and packed with delicious flavor! Stuff them in pita bread and top with tomatoes, parsley and a drizzle of Tahini sauce and there you have it; a vegan, healthy and easy to make meal!

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Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh Saladis one of the most recognizable Middle Eastern salads. This parsley salad is very simple, made with very finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, onions, and bulgur wheat and then dressed with lemon juice, a hint of pomegranate molasses and olive oil.

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Lebanese Lemon Garlic Chickpeas- Msabaha

Lebanese Lemon Garlic Chickpeas, also known as Msabaha or Musabaha recipe is bursting with flavorful hints of lemon and packed with protein. This Lebanese side dish, which can also served as breakfast is vegan and gluten free, but mostly just delicious!

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Vegan Pumpkin Kibbeh Balls

Packed with herbs & spices, these crispy and deliciousVegan Pumpkin Kibbeh Ballsare bursting with flavor! They are delicious, vegan friendly and make the perfect seasonal appetizer. Pumpkin kibbeh Balls are so incredibly tasty and so fun to prepare.

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Lebanese Lentil Soup with Spinach

This Lebanese Lentil Soup with Spinach is an easy one-pot vegan meal that is full of flavor. It’s light, nutritious and satisfying with lots of fiber.I make this soup with lentils, spinach, potatoes, carrots and fresh lemon whenever I’m in need of some healthy comfort food. What’s not to love?

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Lebanese Mujadara

Lebanese Mujadarais a lentil and rice, satisfying and simple dinner recipe! This one-pot healthy meal is vegan, low fat and full of flavor. With only a handful of ingredients, this simple Lebanese inspired dish is ready in about 30 minutes and requires very little work.

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Homemade Hummus

This Homemade Hummus Recipe is quick and easy to make, creamy, dreamy and tastes so fresh and flavorful! Way better than those store bought ones.

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Lebanese Ful Medames

Lebanese Ful Medamesalso known as Foul Medames or Foul Mudamas is a popular Middle Eastern savory breakfast dish that’s made with cooked fava beans, topped with a garlic lemon dressing, and served with fresh vegetables and pita bread.

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Lemon Tahini Dressing

This Lemon Tahini Dressing makes the perfect addition to any gardensalad, sandwiches, falafel, and more… It is also vegan, SO easy to make and delicious!Falafel is always topped with a creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing in Lebanese cuisine.

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Red Lentil Mujadara

This easyLebanese Red Lentil Mujadararecipe, is my go-to meal when I want something that’s healthy, quick and delicious.It’s completely vegan, loaded with red lentils, onions and some rice. Oh and comes together in under 30 minutes!

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Red Lentil Tabouli Salad

This healthy and tastyRed Lentil Tabouli Saladis full of Middle Eastern flavor! Filling Red lentils are paired with fresh parsley, mint, onion, tomato, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses and olive oil – Vegan and Gluten-Free.

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Adas b Hamod

Incredibly delicious Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup, also known as Adas b Hamod in Arabic. It’s vegan, easy to prepare, loaded with swiss chard, carrots and potatoes; this healthy and hearty Lebanese soup is the perfect winter warmer! It is one of those soups that tastes even better the next day or the day after that!

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Roasted Eggplant Salad with Tahini Dressing

Simple and bright MediterraneanRoasted Eggplant Salad, prepared with perfectly roasted eggplant, fresh veggies, crunchy walnuts and a zippy lemon tahini dressing. It’s low carb, easy-to-prepare and makes a healthy Veganuary meal.

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Lebanese Baba Ganoush- Eggplant Dip

Lebanese Baba Ganoush, also spelled baba ghanoush or baba ghanouj, is a simple authentic Lebanese eggplant dip. Baba Ganoush is vegan, gluten-free, low in carbs and also keto-friendly. Very healthy!

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Lebanese Cabbage Salad- Malfouf Salad

A delicious, crunchy Lebanese Cabbage Salad, also known as Malfouf Salad in Arabic. Think of it as the Lebanese Coleslaw– minus the mayo dressing.

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Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Ready for some summer salad love? This Lebanese Cucumber and Tomato Salad is crunchy, tangy and cool– the best way to ring in the warm weather!

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Lebanese Cucumber Yogurt Salad

This refreshing Lebanese Cucumber Yogurt Salad is light, creamy, and incredibly easy to make. The perfect salad for potlucks or summer grilling.

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Baked Pita Chips with Zaatar

So simple and healthy, it’s easy to make your own homemade Pita chips with zaatar that are delicious and crispy! And once you do, there’s no going back to the bag!

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Lebanese Rice

Lebanese Rice also called rizb sha’riyeh in Arabic, is a simple side dish that complements many Lebanese and Middle Eastern recipe. That’s why I wanted to dedicate a post on how to make Lebanese Rice with Vermicelli. This easy to make rice pilaf is super fluffy and versatile.

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Pickled Turnips

Get ready to fall in love with this Lebanese Pickled Turnips recipe! These crunchy, tangy, pink turnips are perfect for jazzing up falafel, shawarma, and any meal that would call for pickle!

I hope these healthy delicious Lebanese vegan dishes including: breakfasts, soups, salads, and sides dishes recipes inspire you to try something new this week!

If you try any of these vegan Lebanese recipes, be sure to let me know in the comments below and rate the 15 bean soup recipe- Maklouta included in the recipe card below, if you made it!

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25+ Lebanese Vegan Recipes

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

These easy Lebanese vegan recipes make eating a whole food plant-based diet fun, healthy, and most importantly: delicious! Below is my maklouta recipe, find 14 more easy vegan recipes in the article above!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 15 bean soup mix
  • 1 large onion- sliced into thin slices
  • 1 medium onion- processed in food processor
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup coarse bulgur
  • 6 cups water
  • Salt- start with 1 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Rinse beans and drain. Sort any unwanted debris.
  2. Place beans in a large pot of cool water. Cover and allow to soak at least 8 hours or overnight. After soaking, drain water.
  3. Add water ( about 6 cups) to cover the drained beans.
  4. Place over medium high heat, bring to a boil, then partially cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer, stirring it occasionally until the beans begin to break down, about 50 minutes.
  5. Stir in thin slices of onions and bulgur. Simmer until bulgur is fully cooked.
  6. Meanwhile, in your food processor, add onion and cumin and process until well blended.
  7. Add to the the soup and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Adjust seasoning as desired, and serve hot.
  9. ENJOY!
Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 317Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3373mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 22gSugar: 9gProtein: 16g

Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.

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25+ Lebanese Vegan Recipes- Salt & Sweet (2024)

FAQs

What are traditional Lebanese foods? ›

Well-known dishes include baba ghanouj, tabbouleh, sfeeha, falafel and shawarma. An important component of many Lebanese meals is hummus, a chickpea puree dish, and many dishes are eaten with flatbread. Well-known desserts include baklawa, sfouf and ka'ak.

How to make vegan food satisfying? ›

5 Tips for Making a Vegan Meal Feel Filling and Satisfying
  1. Balance the plate. I think the misconception that vegan meals are all veg and nothing else gets to the issue at hand. ...
  2. Flavor with herbs and spices. ...
  3. Take on the traditional. ...
  4. Mix up the cooking technique. ...
  5. Showcase the produce.
May 2, 2019

How to eat vegan without cooking? ›

16 No-Cook Vegan Recipes to Beat the Heat
  1. Berry Overnight Oats.
  2. Chia Breakfast Parfait.
  3. Enchanted Smoothie Bowl.
  4. Chickpea Salad Rolls.
  5. Tofu "Egg" Salad Sandwich.
  6. Rainbow Hummus Sandwich.
  7. Thai Crunch Salad With Peanut Dressing.
  8. Rainbow Salad.
Jul 21, 2022

What is the most eaten food in Lebanon? ›

Kibbeh is considered to be one of the best Lebanese foods in Lebanon and across the Arab world. It is made of ground meat, typically lamb or beef, mixed with bulgur wheat and spices. You can find kibbeh at each and every meal - breakfast, lunch or dinner.

What is the national dish of Lebanon? ›

The national dish of Lebanon is kibbeh, an emulsified paste of fresh lamb and bulgur wheat with spices. Meat tends to be made into nuggets and charcoaled or stuffed into vegetables. Vegetables are usually the main feature of the meal.

What spices are in Lebanese food? ›

Baharat. The Arabic word for spices, “baharat” refers to a Middle Eastern seasoning blend that's also known as Lebanese seven-spice blend. The mixture varies by region but it typically contains some combination of black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, cumin, paprika, cardamom and cloves.

What vegan food fills you up? ›

Healthful foods that are high in protein, fiber, or both tend to be filling. Rich sources of protein for vegans include foods such as soybeans, pulses, and some nuts and seeds.

What do vegans struggle with the most? ›

10 Vegan deficiencies to be aware of - and how to nix them
  • Iron. ...
  • Vitamin B12. ...
  • Omega-3. ...
  • Zinc. ...
  • Choline. ...
  • Iodine. ...
  • Vitamin D. Who isn't a little bit deficient in the 'Sunshine Vitamin'? ...
  • Protein. 'This nutrient is not an issue in most people's diets especially those who eat meat, fish and eggs,' says Hobson.
Dec 22, 2022

What foods do vegans love? ›

On a vegan diet, you can eat foods made from plants, including:
  • Fruits and vegetables.
  • Legumes such as peas, beans, and lentils.
  • Nuts and seeds.
  • Breads, rice, and pasta.
  • Vegetable oils.
Nov 3, 2023

What are the 5 most important rules of a vegan diet? ›

For a healthy vegan diet:
  • eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day.
  • base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates (choose wholegrain where possible)
  • have some fortified dairy alternatives, such as soya drinks and yoghurts (choose lower-fat and lower-sugar options)

What not to eat when going vegan? ›

Bottom Line: Vegans avoid eating animal flesh and animal by-products. These include meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs and foods made by bees.

What are the ingredients in Lebanon? ›

INGREDIENTS Measurements
  • 3 cups milk.
  • 1/2 cup semolina flour.
  • 3 tablespoons sugar.
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground mystique (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon rose water or orange blossom water.
  • 2 bananas.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  • 2 cups clotted cream or whipped cream.

What are the main spices in Lebanese food? ›

The Arabic word for spices, “baharat” refers to a Middle Eastern seasoning blend that's also known as Lebanese seven-spice blend. The mixture varies by region but it typically contains some combination of black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, cumin, paprika, cardamom and cloves.

What are the common ingredients in Arabic food? ›

Common ingredients include olives and olive oil, pitas, honey, sesame seeds, dates, sumac, chickpeas, mint, rice and parsley, and popular dishes include kebabs, dolmas, falafel, baklava, yogurt, doner kebab, shawarma and mulukhiyah.

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