Quick Middle Eastern Meals I Eat ALL THE TIME

These are the quick middle eastern recipes I make when I'm really busy. The first is a 5 minute Labneh Sandwich. The second is a 10 Minute Ful Medames (Fava beans). And the third is a 20 minute Quick Chicken Shawarma served with a tahini sweet potato. The recipes are quick and delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights
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0:00 My Quick Middle Eastern Meals
0:12 5 Minute Labneh Sandwich
2:18 10 Minute Ful Medames
4:36 20 Minute Chicken Shawarma
5:00 Chicken Shawarma Spice Mix
5:50 Shawarma Marinade
6:54 Sweet Potato Side
8:03 Quick Tahini Sauce Recipe
8:27 My Chicken Shawarma Plate
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Labneh Sandwich:
1 Thin Pitta bread
1-2 Tbsp Labneh
1/2 Tbsp Za’atar
1/2 Cucumber
1/2 Tomato
Olives
Mint

Ful Medames:
2 Eggs
1 Tomato
1 Green Chilli
1/2 Red onion
400g Can of Fava beans
Tahini Paste
Aleppo Pepper flakes
Ground Cumin
Salt
Lemon Juice
White Vinegar
Extra virgin olive oil

Chicken Shawarma Spice mix:
4 Tsp Salt
2 Tsp Ground Cumin
2 Tsp Garlic Powder
2 Tsp Boharat or 7 Spice
2 Tsp Onion Powder
1 Tsp Chilli Flakes
1 Tsp Ground Coriander
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
1 Tsp Turmeric
1 Tsp Black Pepper
1 Tsp Ground Ginger
1 Tsp Ground Cloves
1/2 Tsp Ground Nutmeg
1/2 Tsp Ground Cardamom
1/2 Tsp Ground Bay Leaves

Shawarma Marinade Marinade:
4 Tbsp Yoghurt
2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
1 1/2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1/2 Tbsp White Vinegar
1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Tsp Shawarma Spice Mix
500g Chicken (Thighs preferred)

Tahini Sauce:
75g Yoghurt
50g Tahini Paste
20ml Lemon Juice
50ml Water
1/4 Tsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
1/4 Tsp Chilli Powder
1/4 Tsp Ground Cumin

[KevinAllOver]

If I don't have time for Ful Medames can I make Half Medames?

[mohammad]

For the wrap, I recommend adding some pomegranate molasses for added tastiness

[MattWrafter]

I made the Shawarma last night and paired it with batata harara (and your tahini sauce). Incredible! Your channel has been a game changer for me

[leila]

I never comment on food videos, even after I've made the dish. But I made the shawarma and sweet potato recipe last week and HAD to come back to say that it's hands down one of the best dishes I've ever made (saying this as someone who has been cooking since I was kid, and am constantly told to apply for masterchef 😅). I took some to my sister and she was speechless. THANK YOU for existing, you're my new favorite channel. I will be making this and many other recipes you post. Much love ❤❤❤

[NuNSyer]

These are amazing, I'd love to see more of these quick recipes!

[LARKXHIN]

I have never considered tahini and sweet potato but that sounds delicious.

[HasanHasan-kfwz]

If you don't have labneh it's actually really easy to make.
Take yoghurt, put it in a plate (preferably a bit deep), cover it with a paper towel (make sure the paper towel is actually touching the yoghurt and is draping down the sides), leave it for at least 24 hours (preferably in the sun, but in the fridge if you fear mold or something). The towel will draw out the water from the yoghurt and you'll be left with a labneh which is as good as your yoghurt (i.e. if your yoghurt is of decent quality, your labneh will also be good, I personally prefer a more sour yoghurt for this).
A faster way is to put the yoghurt straight into a (clean, obv) shirt, cloth shopping bag, cheese cloth, towel, or whatever does the job, then put that in a strainer with something heavy on top of it (maybe a pot with some water in it), it will be ready within a few hours.

[alexlight]

Genuinely you are one of the best food youtubers I follow - love the format, the recipes are really clear and everything I've cooked of yours is delicious. Thank you! Definitely please do a cook book so I can buy it :D

[TrotToTrotsky]

Just made the labneh sandwich and loved it. Amazing how much flavor it has for something that took me almost no time to make! Keep up the amazing work!

[robinesak]

I roast my sweet potatoes early in the week, then when I want them, I tear them open, drizzle them with olive oil, and throw them in the toaster oven for about 10/15 minutes. They get crispy and brown and delicious. I can't wait to pair these with the schwarma and tahini!

[szvetlana]

My New Years intention is to make more Middle Eastern dishes. I just meal planned for the whole entire week by picking recipes only from your channel. So excited! Would love more quick lunch ideas if you have more!

Thanks,
Lana

[neilmacdonald]

This is a great concept that got me into Ful. I'd love to see it applied to other recipes. Also, love how you randomly ravaged that spice mix lolol

[anerindreams]

Thank you so much for this video. It has been a great addition to my arsenal of quick meal recipes, as proven today when I was saved from hanger and indecision by the labneh sandwich.

[sethrivers]

What rock have I been living under, that I hadn't heard of tahini sauce with sweet potato until now? Brb, adding sweet potato to my shopping list for next week!

[omerta]

I LOOOOVE the labneh wrap, it’s such a satisfying and healthy breakfast!

[kevinp]

Finally found a local middle eastern store to buy some ful from and we were not disappointed!

Thanks for sharing guys, it’s much appreciated - and have a great new year 2024

[decemberclouds]

I loved seeing these quick recipes! The first one looks especially easy.

[jayolovitt]

I will try your salad wrap for sure. A related thing in my usual snack/don’t want to cook choice: pita bread, yoghurt, chili achaar and, lately, pickled bamboo shoots in chilli oil. Hits similar notes, but your option seems way more fresh and healthy.

[KayDubs]

I'm beyond excited to find your channel! I grew up on Turkey and Cheese sandwiches, hot dogs, and PB&J for lunches. Somewhere in my 30s I discovered Middle Eastern food, and I haven't looked back! Every single recipe here is calling my name! Thank you so much for sharing. I can't wait to make them!

[aluminiumknight]

Fun fact: Labaneh could be made from either yogurt or butter milk (more traditional where I live) and the butter milk one tends to be more sour, it could be like a cream you eat in sandwiches or very dry and it's preserved in olive oil.