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Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Ready to start eating the world's healthiest and most delicious diet? This list of Mediterranean diet recipes is your ticket! Flavor-packed recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, soups, sandwiches and everything in between. Plus a few tips for how to follow the Mediterranean diet. Voted the best diet to follow for several years in a row,…
Greek
Mom's famous stuffed peppers, prepared Greek style with a flavor-packed meat and rice mixture with chickpeas and fresh herbs. Diary free and gluten free. Vegetarian option included. Best part, you can prepare these ahead of time! Be sure to check out all the tips along with the step-by-step tutorial and video below. Stuffed vegetables for the…
Fish and Seafood
This quick grilled swordfish recipe takes on a delicious Mediterranean twist thanks to a simple olive oil marinade with fresh garlic and a trio of warm spices. It takes 15 minutes to marinate the fish and about 8 minutes to grill it to juicy perfection. Serve it with a big salad or a simple side…
Moroccan and Tunisian
Learn how to cook couscous perfectly every time! It takes just 15 minutes and a handful of ingredients. This quick couscous recipe is a great side next to your favorite protein, or use it as a bed to a tasty stew (lots of ideas below). Grab my 5 important tips and watch the video for…
Lebanese
Learn how to make hummus like a pro! I'm sharing my family's easy hummus recipe and expert tips for authentic, smooth, ultra cream hummus! And be sure to watch the video. No mezze is complete without a bowl of hummus and some warm pita. But there are so many ways to enjoy this tasty dip!…
Fish and Seafood
Easy homemade fish sticks that are perfectly tender on the inside, crispy on the outside. And you'll love how flavorful they are, thanks to a little seasoning and the Parmesan crust! Be sure to watch my video below. You can make these with a white firm fish or even with salmon for a little more…
Greek
This easy baked Greek chicken and potatoes is a family favorite! The secret is in the lemon-garlic sauce which doubles up as a marinade. Whether you choose to marinate the chicken for a couple of hours (I usually don't) or cook it right away, the flavors will surprise you in the best way possible. Greek…
Soups and Stews
Hearty mushrooms, chopped vegetables, and tender pearl barley make up this simple and satisfying mushroom barley soup. As comforting as your favorite deli's barley soup, but with even more flavor and a subtle smoky finish! Vegan and Mediterranean diet friendly. If you're missing your favorite deli's mushroom barley soup, you'll want to give this comforting…
Italian
My family's secret homemade spaghetti sauce is easy to make using a few staple ingredients you may already have on hand! Perfectly thick and packed with flavor, you'll be ditching that store bought pasta sauce! You can make this quick vegetarian pasta sauce ahead and freeze it for later use! And I've included a spaghetti…
Greek
Skordalia is a beautiful Greek-style garlic dip that has a thick base of either day-old bread or mashed potatoes. This easy skordalia recipe is made of mashed potatoes and flavored with garlic, crushed almonds, and lemon juice. Extra virgin olive oil is the way to whip it all together into a smooth, tantalizing dip that…
Turkish
My family's secret baklava recipe combines layers of honey-soaked crisp phyllo pastry and a cinnamon-scented nut mixture with pistachios, walnuts, and hazelnut. Baklava is the perfect make-ahead dessert because it's even better the next day! New to making baklava from scratch? This easy step-by-step tutorial and expert tips will help you make the BEST honey…
Salads
Simple and bright arugula salad with avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, and shallots. A bright lemony vinaigrette with garlic and oregano brings it together. One thing that's a non-negotiable on my dinner table is salad. Be it something as hearty and big as three bean salad or Mediterranean chickpea salad, or something with a bit of creamy…
Middle Eastern
This homemade pita bread recipe is easy to make and requires a few ingredients you may already have on hand! Mix up the very simple dough, let it rise, and experience the magic of fresh, warm, perfectly puffy homemade pita bread. Baking and skillet instructions included! Pita bread is freezer friendly. And you can even…
Fish and Seafood
This easy and bright salmon soup uses simple ingredients and comes together in just over 20 minutes. Delicate, almost creamy chunks of salmon tucked in a flavor-packed broth with potatoes, carrots and fresh dill. A splash of lemon juice brings it together. Read through for important tips + how to make salmon soup perfectly every…
Greek
This simple vegan eggplant recipe with chickpeas and tomatoes is all the comfort! And you'll love the Greek flavors thanks to a little extra virgin olive oil and a combination of warm spices including oregano, paprika, and a pinch of cinnamon. Eggplant is one versatile ingredient you can use in many delicious and satisfying ways.…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
If you love cabbage rolls but don't have the time for all the prep, these delicious unstuffed cabbage rolls are your ticket! Easy. Tasty. Meal-prep friendly. Freezer friendly. All the things! You'll love the combination of brown rice, seasoned ground beef and cabbage in a tangy red sauce. Make it stovetop or in the slow…
Italian
Easy, tender baked fish infused with garlic and basil. The secret to this juicy fish is in the quick fish marinade with a few spices, garlic, fresh basil, a little citrus and extra virgin olive oil. A few tips make all the difference, so be sure to read on. Serve it with lemon rice and…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Simple white bean salad loaded with bright Mediterranean flavors! Canned beans, chopped veggies, and fresh herbs tossed together in one big bowl. No fancy dressing here, a squeeze of lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil is all you need! This prepare-ahead salad is so satisfying, it makes a great lunch or side next to…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
For the ultimate fish fry, try this easy, flavor-packed trout recipe! Trout fillet coated in Mediterranean spices and quickly seared in extra virgin olive oil. Ready in just over 15 minutes! Serve it with Greek tzatziki, salad, and a side of baked sweet potato fries. Lots more ideas + step-by-step instructions and important tips below.…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
The secret to these juicy, flavor-packed baked chicken drumsticks is in the marinade! Loaded with Mediterranean flavors including lemon, garlic, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil. This easy chicken dinner is perfect for any night of the week. Add a side of tangy tzatziki sauce, Greek salad, or roasted veggies. Be sure to watch the…
Vegetarian
Perfectly creamy, fluffy loaded baked potato with crispy skin! And you'll love the tasty Mediterranean toppings like Greek tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, and olives. Don't miss my tips below! Who doesn’t love a perfectly fluffy baked potato with crispy skin? Loaded with toppings? Even better in my book! The humble potato is a staple ingredient in…
Vegan
My family's favorite chickpea stew is a hearty vegan stew, loaded with roasted cauliflowers, carrots, and tomatoes. The warm Mediterranean spice mixture deeply flavors this comforting vegan chickpea stew with notes of cumin, cinnamon and turmeric! Serve it on top of quick-cooked couscous, or rice. And if nothing else, grab your favorite crusty bread to…
Desserts
May family's favorite tahini cookies! Nutty, slightly sweet, and perfectly satisfying with the perfect crumbly texture. These shortbread cookies are made with a bit less butter than normal but don’t lack any buttery goodness or tenderness, thanks to rich organic tahini paste! These cookies take just 5 ingredients (not counting pinch of salt), a couple…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
My family's secret Mediterranean chickpea salad is loaded with crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, and a tangy garlic and lime dressing! A Mediterranean diet recipe that's a winner every time This salad is so hearty and satisfying that it can stand alone as it's own vegan meal with a side of roasted or fried eggplant. You…
