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Heart healthy eating might sound boring, but these Mediterranean dinners prove it can be bold, saucy, and deeply satisfying. Here are 10 easy dinners that love your heart back and taste like a cheat meal.
Vegetarian
This veggie sandwich recipe inspired by Greek salad, with carrots, cucumber, olives, tomato, arugula, and whipped feta cheese.
Greek
These Greek stuffed onions, called Salantourmasi, are made with fragrant rice and pine nuts in this elegant vegan entree or side dish.
Meat and Poultry
This weeknight Steak Pizzaiola delivers all the bold, comforting flavors of the Italian-American classic—tender steak, garlic, oregano, and tomato sauce—without the long simmer.
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If long ingredient lists make weeknight cooking feel overwhelming, we can help! These Mediterranean diet dinners all use 10 ingredients or less but still deliver bold flavor.
Soups and Stews
Warm up with this easy tomato tortellini soup recipe! A vegetarian-friendly dinner featuring a rich tomato broth, fresh spinach, and cheese-filled pasta. Ready in 30 minutes!
Meat and Poultry
You’ll love this healthy, gluten-free, juicy Italian baked chicken. Boneless skinless chicken breast prepared with a simple spice mixture, garlic, and olive oil, and finished with fresh parsley and basil! Juicy Italian Baked Chicken Breast Boneless skinless chicken breast is a great source of lean protein, which is why it is a welcome part of…
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Creamy, nutty, spicy, and bright: These 9 Mediterranean sauces will transform boring weeknight staples into restaurant-quality meals in a flash!
Meat and Poultry
This Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe proves you don’t need to fry to get a crisp, golden crust. Toasted breadcrumbs and plenty of Parmesan keep the chicken juicy inside and crunchy outside for an easy dinner for any night of the week.
Soups and Stews
This Turkish bulgur and red lentil stew is full of warm spice. It’s a hearty vegetarian stew finished with Aleppo pepper and mint-infused olive oil and lemon.
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
These creamy overnight oats are my everyday breakfast—easy to prep ahead, endlessly customizable, and satisfying enough to fuel busy mornings all year long.
Fish and Seafood
I used a Syrian seafood spice blend to make the most delicious Mediterannean take on Honey Garlic Shrimp, and it’s ready in 20 minutes!
Sides and Small Plates
This air fryer cauliflower is tossed with warm spices and sweet red onion, and finished with lemon. It’s a simple side dish that delivers big Mediterranean flavor with very little effort.
Breakfast
If you aren’t eating hummus in the morning, you may be missing out on the easiest way to stack your fiber and build a high-protein breakfast that isn’t just eggs!
Snacks
Sweet and chewy, these Almond Date Energy Balls are inspired by Greek troufakia, truffle-like treats often served with coffee. Made with dates, almonds, coconut, and warming spices, they’re an easy, no-bake snack you’ll want to keep on hand at all times.
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Mediterranean Diet dinners don’t have to be expensive. These budget-friendly recipes use pantry staples and affordable proteins to help you eat well without overspending.
Vegetarian
These oven-roasted vegetables are a variation on türlü, a beloved Turkish stew made with whatever vegetables are in season. Baking it deepens the flavors, while chickpeas add heartiness, turning a simple tray of vegetables into a comforting meal.
Soups and Stews
Greek Mushroom Stew, known as Manitaria Stifado, is a comforting vegetarian recipe built on caramelized pearl onions, mushrooms, tomato, and warm spices. Rooted in Greek monastic cooking, it delivers deep, savory flavor without meat.
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These Mediterranean diet lunch recipes are the kind of meals that truly sustain you—balanced with protein, fiber-rich vegetables, and healthy carbs to keep your energy steady all afternoon.
Meat and Poultry
This garlic chicken recipe from Spain, called Pollo al Ajillo, proves that a short list of ingredients can deliver big flavor—especially when garlic and white wine are involved.
Breakfast
This hearty breakfast salad proves that greens belong at the breakfast table. With tangy lentils, jammy eggs, crispy prosciutto, and golden potato croutons, it’s a savory brunch you’ll want to put into regular rotation.
Soups and Stews
Ash-e Shooli is a hearty, vibrant beet soup from Central Iran packed with potatoes, lentils, and herbs. Finished with a topping of minty caramelized onions, it’s a healthy vegetarian and gluten-free stew that’s perfect for cold days.
Fish and Seafood
This one-dish glazed salmon is laquered with pomegranate molasses to create a tangy, lightly sweet glaze that caramelizes quickly in the oven. Baking the salmon over spinach lets the greens cook in the flavorful juices, creating a built-in side and sauce.
Meat and Poultry
When you want a fast, healthy dinner that doesn’t sacrifice flavor, this Mediterranean chicken and broccoli skillet delivers. Juicy chicken breasts, tender broccoli, garlic, lemon, and oregano come together in one pan for a satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.
