Lebanon

9 Authentic Dishes

Asia

لبنان

Capital: Beirut

Currency: LBP

Population: 2385271

Popular Dishes

250 kcal 30 mins

Mashed eggplant dip with virgin olive oil, lemon juice and various seasonings, including sumac.

350 kcal 30 mins

A cereal food made from green wheat that goes through a roasting process. Popular in Levantine cuisine.

240 kcal 30 mins

A dip made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice and garlic.

420 kcal 30 mins

Spiced ground meat and onions surrounded by a grain-based shell that is fried or baked.

380 kcal 30 mins

Levantine mezze of minced raw lamb mixed with fine bulgur and spices.

550 kcal 30 mins

Layered, roasted meat slices cooked on a vertical rotisserie, served in a wrap.

410 kcal 30 mins

Marinated cubes of chicken skewered and grilled.

200 kcal 30 mins

Levantine salad made mostly of finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, onion, bulgur, olive oil, and lemon juice.

220 kcal 30 mins

Garlic sauce similar to European aioli, made with garlic, salt, olive oil, and lemon juice.