Tired of boring salads and bland meat substitutes? Hearty, protein-rich, and healthy vegetarian food can be hard to find. However, when it comes to Middle Eastern food there are plenty of options to choose from.
Vegetarians don’t have to be stuck with the usually boring greens. Instead, they can experience unique, interesting dishes like:
- Hommous
- Falafel
- Fool
- Mjadra
- Koshary
- Ghallaba
At La Marsa, our Mediterranean restaurant serves vegetarian dinner and vegetarian lunch options in our locations across Metro Detroit.
Contact us today to learn more, or find a location near you to place an online order.
6 Hearty, Protein-Packed Middle Eastern Vegetarian Food Options
At La Marsa, you can find a number of protein-packed dishes on our vegetarian restaurant menu. Some of the best options include:
1. Hommous
The foundation of Middle Eastern vegetarian protein comes from chickpeas and fava beans. These ingredients are used in two popular dishes: hommous and falafel.
At La Marsa, our hommous is made from a blend of pureed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and fresh garlic. Virgin olive oil is added on top for richness.
For vegetarians, our hommous served with sauteed pine nuts or raw vegetables. It makes a great side with our fresh-baked pita bread.
2. Falafel
Falafel is made from chickpea and fava bean patties mixed with herbs and spices. They’re flash cooked, making them crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside.
At La Marsa, we serve our falafel in a vegetarian plate or our falafel sandwich. The sandwich features falafel, tahini, lettuce, tomato, and pickles rolled together in a pita wrap.
Our falafel plate features six falafel pieces, and is great paired with hommous, stuffed grape leaves, baba ghanooj, or tabbouli.
3. Fool
Fool is essentially sauteed fava beans. It’s often a staple breakfast and lunch dish in the Levant because it contains high amounts of both fiber and protein.
This appetizer is a lesser-known vegetarian dish, but it’s packed with delicious protein. We make it by sauteeing fava beans with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and Middle Eastern seasonings.
It’s delicious on its own, or paired with our fresh-baked pita bread. The fava beans are high in L-dopa and protein, making it a heartier, more substantial option than other vegetarian foods.
4. Mjadra
Mjadra is one of the ultimate Middle Eastern comfort foods. It’s made from brown lentils, which are slow-cooked alongside bulgur, or cracked wheat. It’s topped with caramelized onions.
Lentils are a nutritional powerhouse, with a large amount of protein in each serving. When you combine it with the carbohydrates from the grain, it provides a steady release of energy and lasting satiety.
At La Marsa, we serve mjadra as its own dish or in a pita wrap.
5. Koshary
Koshary is traditional Egyptian street food, featuring a mix of pasta, rice, and lentils. It’s all topped with a zesty tomato sauce and crispy fried onions.
By layering multiple grains and legumes together, koshary provides a burst of protein that keeps you fueled and energized throughout your day.
La Marsa Vegetarian Combo
If you want to try these and other Middle Eastern vegetarian dishes, try the Vegetarian Combo tray. This combo is a great option for multiple people who want to try a variety of dishes. It comes with:
- Hommous
- Baba ghannooj
- Mjadra
- Tabbouli
- Falafel
- Grape leaves
- Spinach pies
- Rice or fries
- Two additional side options
Discover Delicious, Protein-Rich Vegetarian Food at La Marsa
If you’re looking for Mediterranean vegetarian food in Metro Detroit, visit La Marsa. With multiple locations across the region, we’re often ranked as the best Middle Eastern restaurant.
We pride ourselves on our authenticity and traditional hospitality, halal-friendly food, commitment to quality, and bold flavors. From our falafel, hommous, and baba ghannooj to our stuffed grape leaves and mousaka, you’re sure to enjoy our delicious, protein-rich vegetarian dishes.
Ready to try them for yourself? Visit La Marsa today. Contact us online, or find a nearby location to place an online order.