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Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Simple Roasted Carrots Recipe

A few small tips make all the difference in making the BEST roasted carrots! Roasted at a high temperature, these carrots are perfectly tender with beautiful caramelized edges. And there are so many ways to flavor them, whether you like savory, sweet or spicy! This simple vegan roasted carrots recipe makes a delicious, healthy side…

Breakfast

Green Shakshuka Recipe

You’ll love this modern twist on classic shakshuka! Quick Green shakshuka with power greens like spinach, kale, and brussels sprouts, and perfectly steam-poached eggs nestled in! It’s easy and takes one pan to make. And you can serve this all-purpose vegetarian recipe for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Just add your favorite bread. If you’ve made…

Desserts

Easy Apple Strudel with Flaky Phyllo Crust

Darn easy apple strudel with homemade apple filling and extra flaky crust, thanks to the use of phyllo dough (a shortcut you’ll love!) The perfect dessert for a small crowd. Be sure to watch my video below for how to make this apple strudel. If you’ve been following for a while, you probably already saw…

Entree

Eggplant Lasagna Recipe

Roasted eggplant slices, layered with a delicious cheese mixture with spinach and fresh herbs. This vegetarian eggplant lasagna can stand alone as dinner.

Persian

Tahdig Recipe (Crispy Persian Rice)

Have you ever wanted to make Tahdig Persian Rice with that perfectly crispy golden crust? This recipe and step-by-step tutorial is all you need! And I have lots of ideas for what to serve along!  Tahdig has been on my list to make for while. And I’m happy to report it is easier to make…

Vegan

Vegan Chili with Quinoa

Cozy up with this flavorful vegan chili made with quinoa, beans, and veggies, all simmered in aromatic Mediterranean spices and herbs.

Italian

Italian Rice Casserole (Arancini Casserole)

Turn arancini rice balls into a comforting weeknight rice casserole everyone will love! Chicken sausage, peas, mozzarella and marinara sauce are weaved into this tasty casserole. Best part, you can make it ahead and freeze for later. One of my favorite appetizers to order when we go out for Italian is arancini (Sicilian rice balls).…

Appetizer and Mezze

Easy Homemade Pita Chips Recipe

This recipe is all you need to make the BEST crispy homemade pita chips! And you can season them any which way you like. Keep them on hand to use as a snack or to serve with your favorite dips and salsas. Check out the tips and video below for how to make pita chips!…

Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Best Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Cumin

There is a secret to making the BEST roasted cauliflower! This foolproof recipe gives you oven roasted cauliflower that are sweet, tender, and perfectly caramelized in all the right parts! A few tips make all the difference. And you’ll love the flavor combo cumin and fresh lemon, but you can play around with flavors to…

Egyptian

Egyptian Dukkah Recipe (Easy & Authentic)

Straight from my Egyptian home, today is all about how to make dukkah–Egypt’s famous blend of nuts, seeds and warm spices. The heady seasoning you never knew you needed! Make this quick dukkah recipe and store it for use as a snack (with bread and olive oil); as a crust for your meats; or as…

Greek

Melitzanosalata Recipe (Greek Eggplant Dip)

Melitzanosalata is a simple, rustic Greek eggplant dip made with roasted, perfectly smoky eggplant with garlic, parsley, red onions, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. It’s the perfect appetizer with pita or your favorite bread; or serve it next to grilled meats or even fish. Be sure to check out my tips for best…

Salads

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad Recipe

This bright and healthy cucumber salad takes 4 fresh ingredients and a light citrus dressing! You can serve it next to almost anything like lemon garlic salmon, grilled chicken, beef kabobs.  Or add it to your shawarma or gyro wraps! Be sure to check out my tips and video below. I’ve been on a bit…

Entree

Pesto Pasta with Garlicky Roasted Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Here is how you make the best pesto pasta, perfectly coated in sauce for maximum flavor and tossed with juicy, quick roasted tomatoes and fresh baby mozzarella. You can make pesto pasta by simply tossing cooked pasta with pesto, and perhaps a splash of cooking water. But when you want to add a little extra…

Meat and Poultry

Creamy Pesto Chicken and Vegetables

This juicy one-pan pesto chicken recipe is the perfect weeknight meal, and you can sneak in whatever vegetables you have on hand!

Appetizer and Mezze

Extra Creamy Avocado Hummus Recipe

This quick avocado hummus recipe will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible! Chickpeas and ripe avocados get an extra creamy kick thanks to my favorite tahini and one secret ingredient, Greek yogurt. You can play around with flavor, but I like a combination of fresh garlic, cumin, and a pinch of cayenne.…

Breads

Easy Homemade Jerusalem Bagels

Jerusalem bagel, called Ka’ak Al Quds, are soft and airy oval-shaped bagels with a slight sweetness, thanks to the honeyed sesame topping! These are easy to make and take only a few familiar ingredients. Best enjoyed warm for a quick snack or the perfect breakfast with a little Labneh or even some saucy shakshuka. Full…

Vegetarian

Vegan Fried Eggplant Recipe with Green Peppers and Tomatoes

Delicate, flavor-packed fried eggplant with green peppers and tomatoes. This humble Mediterranean dish makes a great vegetarian main with your favorite grain or warm pita bread. You can also serve it as a side dish, or as an appetizer with other mezze favorites. Be sure to check out important cooking tips and see the step-by-step…

Fish and Seafood

Easy Mediterranean Shrimp Kabobs

Easy grilled shrimp kabobs, tossed up in a Mediterranean marinade with garlic and fresh herbs, then quickly grilled for the perfect dinner or appetizer to feed a small crowd. Be sure to check out my tips and video for how to grill shrimp perfectly every time! No outdoor grill? You can cook these shrimp skewers…

Dips and Condiments

Quick Pickled Cucumber Recipe

Extra crunchy, briny quick pickled cucumber recipe with garlic and dill. These refrigerator pickles are easy to make and are ready to enjoy the next day (or earlier if you need them)! Be sure to read through for the full tutorial and important tips. Growing up, pickled cucumbers, along with what we called torshi (assorted…

Sides and Small Plates

Quick Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic and Thyme

You’ll love these quick roasted tomatoes with garlic and thyme. Roasted in a high-heated oven until super tender and bursting with intense, concentrated flavor. Make them ahead and use as needed as a delicious vegetarian side; tossed with pasta; or served bruschetta-style like I do below. Heck, they even go well with homemade pita chips.…

Fish and Seafood

Easy Fish en Papillote Recipe

Tender, flavor-packed fish en papillote, prepared Mediterranean -style with green peppers, tomatoes, and a light lemony sauce, all cooked together in parchment parcels. Comes together in 25 minutes! En papillote, pronounced ahn-pa-pee-yawt, may sound like something complicated, but it is truly an easy way to cook lean proteins like fish, chicken, or even lamb. When…

Meat and Poultry

Grilled Harissa Chicken

Ready to spice up your chicken dinner? This quick harissa chicken recipe is your ticket! Chicken thighs coated in harissa chile paste, garlic, onion and a few warm spices. Savory, smoky, with a little spice kick! Be sure to check out the video and tips below. In an earlier post, I showed you how to…