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Maqluba

Maqluba — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home.

40 min3 servesmedium

Maqluba — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home. This Middle Eastern main is sized for 3 and comes together in about 40 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

363

kcal

42g

Protein

50g

Carbs

15g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • lemon2 cloves
  • lamb2 tbsp
  • cumin150 g
  • onion1 medium
  • yogurt150 g
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • mint4
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for maqluba and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Maqluba take to cook?
Total time is about 40 minutes for 3 servings.
Is Maqluba vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are lemon, lamb, cumin.