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 How to make a simple Lebanese Breakfast



My grandfather is Lebanese and since both he and my mom are great cooks I always grew up with delicious Lebanese food. Sadly, I am terrible at cooking, but one thing I love making is a simple Lebanese breakfast. This meal is very easy (as there is not very much actual cooking) and always tasty! I'll also include some words in Arabic since I am trying to learn myself (if you read Arabic I will not have the proper diacritics since I don't know them haha)!


Step 1: Cut your Vegetables and Prep your Plate

  • Cut up a tomato or banadoura (بندورة) and cucumber or khyaar (خيار) into small pieces and put them on a plate. 
  • In the middle of the place place a little bit of lebneh (لبنة).
    •  Lebneh is a type of cheese made from strained yogurt and you can easily find it at an Arab market such as the Jordan Market or Bolmart Mediterranean Market.
  • On top of the lebneh put a little bit of olive oil or zayt zaytoun (زيت زيتون) and I like to add some mint or na3na3 (نعنع) as well if I have it. 
  • Add some olives or zaytoun (زيتون) on the plate as well and then you can focus on prepping your other ingredients. 

Step 2: Prep your Mana’eesh (مناقيش)
  •  Mana'eesh is a type of flatbread found in many Levantine countries. Although it can be topped with many things, I always top it with za'atar (زعتر), a spice mixture, and olive oil.
  • Since I am not good at baking I normally make my mana’eesh using pita bread. 
  • First, mix your za'atar and olive oil until it is a spreadable consistency. 
  • Then place it on your pita bread and toast the pita. 

Step 3: Cook your Egg
  • You can cook your eggs or bayd (بيد) however you like; I tend to scramble my eggs because it is easier. 
  • If you know how to make lamb confit or awarma, which is meat preserved in lamb fat, you can definitely add this to your eggs as well! 

Step 4: Enjoy! Sahtén (صحتين)
  • Now put everything you've made together and enjoy your easy, but delicious Lebanese breakfast! 
  • I would also encourage you to try other Lebanese dishes and explore some of the amazing Arab restaurants that we have here in LA! 


Comments

  1. Parth SuriApril 6, 2024 at 11:17 AM

    Hey Chloe, I did know you were part Lebanese, also I love Mana’eesh. Being vegetarian there aren't a ton of options, but my favorite is a cheese and Zaatar Mana’eesh!

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  2. AlmaApril 7, 2024 at 7:56 PM

    Hi Chloe, I love this post! I am a big fan of eating food and always looking to try new things. This looks easy so maybe I will try it sometimes. It is cool that you are trying to learn Arabic!

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  3. Nathan ViennetApril 7, 2024 at 10:37 PM

    Hey Chloe, as a food enthusiast myself I thoroughly enjoyed your post. I think I've never had Lebanese in my life, but it sounds delicious!

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  4. ElmiraApril 8, 2024 at 11:55 AM

    Hey Chloe! I loved the simplicity and organization of this post. This looks delicious and easy enough to make so I will definitely be giving it a try some time. Thank you for the recipe!

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  5. Adam RealApril 8, 2024 at 7:38 PM

    Hey Chloe. Definitely super interesting to hear about your lebanese breakfast. I've never tried anything like it before.

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  6. Connor BobisApril 8, 2024 at 9:04 PM

    Nice post Chloe, I like how you got to practice your Arabic and sounds like a delicious breakfast!

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  7. Jack McAdamsApril 8, 2024 at 9:13 PM

    Hey Chloe! Appreciate the breakfast recipe. I will definitely have to give it a try sometime considering I love Lebanese food. Also, is that your picture in the post? If so, the spread looks top notch for a simple breakfast.

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  8. Alexis SantosApril 9, 2024 at 2:31 AM

    Hey Chloe, it is nice that your shared this recipe with us. I have a Lebanese friend that loves cooking for us and introducing to food not only from his culture but others as well. I think that cooking is one of the best way to introduce people to new cultures.

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  9. Jack DossApril 11, 2024 at 5:45 PM

    Hi Chloe! Such a cool recipe. I actually really enjoyed this post, because I just started curating my own mini menu of meals I can cook for my friends. Cooking for me is a big stress relief and a way to get away from all the craziness going on in my life.

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