Lebanese cuisine
Middle Eastern fare
Lebanese cuisine is the traditional food of Lebanon, characterized by fresh vegetables, olive oil, garlic, lemon, and herbs like mint and parsley.
Staples include hummus, tabbouleh, falafel, and grilled meats.
Mezze—an array of small dishes served together—is central to Lebanese dining, emphasizing communal eating and hospitality.
Ground sesame paste
- za'atarLevantine herb blend
- sumacSpice shrub, sometimes irritating
- pomegranate molassesBoiled-down seeded fruit juice
- olive oilFruit-pressed culinary fat
garlic · lemon · parsley · mint · bulgur · chickpeas · lentils · lamb
Herb-heavy Middle Eastern salad
- kibbehBulgur and lamb preparation
- falafelFried spiced legume ball
- shawarmaCarved rotating-spit meat
- baba ghanoushSmoky eggplant spread with tahini
hummus · kafta · shish taouk
Mashed chickpea spread
- baba ghanoushSmoky eggplant spread with tahini
- labnehStrained yogurt spread
- tabboulehHerb-heavy Middle Eastern salad
- grape leavesEdible vineyard foliage
halloumi · pita bread · small plates · appetizers · sharing · dips · spreads
Layered nut pastry in syrup
- knafehSyrup-soaked cheese pastry
- pistachioEdible green seed
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- orange blossomCitrus tree's white flower
rose water · semolina · phyllo
tahini
Ground sesame paste
- za'atarLevantine herb blend
- sumacSpice shrub, sometimes irritating
- pomegranate molassesBoiled-down seeded fruit juice
olive oil · garlic · lemon · parsley · mint · bulgur · chickpeas · lentils · lamb · pine nuts
tabbouleh
Herb-heavy Middle Eastern salad
baba ghanoush · hummus · kafta · shish taouk
hummus
Mashed chickpea spread
- baba ghanoushSmoky eggplant spread with tahini
- labnehStrained yogurt spread
- tabboulehHerb-heavy Middle Eastern salad
grape leaves · halloumi · pita bread · small plates · appetizers · sharing · dips · spreads
baklava
Layered nut pastry in syrup
feast
Elaborate ceremonial meal
- sharingDividing among others
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
guests · gathering · warmth · hosting · abundance · conviviality · family · table · communal · celebration
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