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Vegan lebanese food

Short answer

Hummus, Tabbouleh, Falafel are naturally plant-based or easily made so. Mezze menus are majority vegan — skip the labneh and check the rice.

Naturally vegan dishes

  • Hummus
  • Tabbouleh
  • Falafel
  • Mujadara
  • Warak enab

Hidden animal ingredients

  • Yogurt sauces
  • Butter in rice
  • Kibbeh with meat

How to order vegan lebanese food

Mezze menus are majority vegan — skip the labneh and check the rice.

Say this: "Bidun laban, bidun zebda."

Frequently asked questions

What Lebanese food is vegan?
Hummus, Tabbouleh, Falafel, Mujadara, Warak enab are naturally plant-based or easily made so.
What hidden animal ingredients are common in Lebanese food?
Yogurt sauces, Butter in rice, Kibbeh with meat.
How do I order vegan at a Lebanese restaurant?
Mezze menus are majority vegan — skip the labneh and check the rice.
What phrase should I use?
"Bidun laban, bidun zebda."

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