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Mediterranean Pan Seared Trout Recipe with Tzatziki

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.…

Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew

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…

5-Ingredient Tahini Cookies

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…

Loaded Chickpea Salad with Za’atar

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…

Simple Green Juice Recipe + Tips

This simple homemade green juice recipe takes 6 ingredients, 15 minutes, and a juicer or blender (whatever you have will work.) Easy, healthy, and loaded with nutrition. And it tastes so refreshing! I’ve been making this juice for the past two months, and have seen some great benefits. My favorite way to enjoy it is…

Easy Authentic Falafel Recipe: Step-by-Step

My family’s secret recipe for the Best Authentic Falafel, made with chickpeas, fresh herb, and the right spices! And, I’m sharing my complete step-by-step tutorial and important tips for baking or frying falafel. Be sure to also watch the video to see how I make it!  What’s your favorite way to enjoy falafel?  I love…

Simple Mediterranean Broccoli Pasta with White Beans

You’ll love this simple broccoli pasta, prepared Mediterranean-style with hearty white beans, tossed in a light olive oil sauce with garlic, onions, and oregano. A good handful of fresh parsley and freshly grated Paremsan cheese finish this light and flavorful pasta dinner. Use whole wheat pasta if you’re after Mediterranean diet meals. Pasta night is…

Easy Greek Red Lentil Soup

This creamy red lentil soup, prepared Greek-style, will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible! Red lentils, combined with onions, garlic, and sweet carrots in a tomato-based broth. Infused with cumin, oregano, and rosemary. Finished with a bright splash of lemon juice and fresh parsley. Keep it vegan, or add a sprinkle of…

Greek Baked Chicken Wings Recipe with Tzatziki Sauce

Easy, healthy baked chicken wings recipe, prepared Greek-style with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and oregano! I love finishing these with a sprinkle of feta and fresh parsley. Serve  them  Greek-style with a side of creamy Tzatziki sauce to dip. More ideas and tips below, so be sure to read on! In my mind, you…

Ful Mudammas (Egyptian Fava Beans) Recipe

Authentic foul (ful) mudammas recipe, made with hearty, creamy fava beans and loaded with flavor from ground cumin, fresh herbs, and a zippy lemon garlic sauce with hot peppers! Don’t worry, the sauce is not spicy, but it adds just the right kick. I use a shortcut in this quick fava beans recipe. Serve it…

BEST Vegetarian Moussaka Recipe

Ready for the BEST vegetarian moussaka recipe?! Layers of roasted eggplant, potatoes, and zucchini with a tasty chunky tomato-lentil sauce nestled in, and topped with creamy bechamel sauce! This roasted vegetable moussaka is easier to put together than you think. Be sure to check out my step-by-step tutorial and grab my make-ahead tips below! A…

Mediterranean Shrimp Soup

You’ll love this light and flavor-packed Mediterranean shrimp soup with a tomato-based broth, vegetables, baby spinach, and loads of fresh herbs! I used whole wheat pasta to add texture and heft to this one-pot dinner.  A generous splash of fresh lemon juice brings everything together. A couple of tips make all the difference in cooking…

Healthy Egg Salad, Mediterranean-Style

If you’re looking for a healthy egg salad that is anything but average, this recipe is the one for you! Prepared Mediterranean-style, this simple egg salad with avocados, fresh herbs, and crunchy garden veggies is loaded with texture and bright flavor. It will be your new favorite! Low carb and gluten free. Be sure to…

Simple Vegetarian Sweet Potato Stew

This healthy, vegetarian sweet potato stew will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible!  Loaded with chunks of melt-in-your mouth sweet potatoes, tender carrots, tomatoes, and wilted baby spinach. It gets a little Eastern Mediterranean flare with a few warm spices like cumin and turmeric. The best way to serve this hearty vegan…

Chicken Shawarma Bowls

When you want a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make recipe, these chicken shawarma bowls check all the boxes. Shawarma Bowls! I’m no stranger to authentic shawarma. It’s a traditional Middle Eastern street food from the Levant region, which is where my husband’s family is from. In our house, creating modern twists on traditional shawarma is pretty…

Moroccan-Style Carrot Salad

Simple, unique, and flavorful is what this Moroccan carrot salad is all about! Tender cooked carrots are tossed with fresh herbs and warm Moroccan spices like cumin and harissa blend, then dressed in lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil. The final touch, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds! Perfect as a simple vegan starter or…

Mediterranean Diet Food List: 5 Foods You Need

Not sure where to start with the Mediterranean diet? This expert Mediterranean diet food list is your answer! This list of 5 essential foods comes from Director of Nutrition at Oldways, Kelly Toups, MLA, RD, LDN. It’s so simple to follow, and be sure to grab our shopping list  and browse our growing list of…

Mediterranean Vegan Cabbage Soup (Three Ways)

Hearty, rustic, and satisfying vegan cabbage soup, prepared Mediterranean-style with loads of vegetables, tasty aromatics, and a few warm spices. A splash of lemon juice and some fresh herbs, stirred at the very end, take this vegetable and cabbage soup to a whole new level of delicious. Need a crock pot cabbage soup? I’ve got…

Mediterranean-Style Baked Grouper with Tomatoes and Olives

You’ll love this easy baked grouper recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style with a few spices and bold fresh flavors, including garlic, lemon juice, tomatoes and olives! Ready in just over 20 minutes, this healthy, low-carb baked fish recipe is perfect for any night of the week. If grouper is not available, I have other options for you…

Italian-Inspired Orange Ricotta Cake

This Italian-inspired orange ricotta cake is moist, soft, and bursting with intense orange flavor from zest and fresh orange slices! The sticky caramel-like topping provides just enough gooey and citrusy sweetness, while the mild and fruity olive oil flavor balances the cake perfectly. No one will know it’s healthier! Be sure to check out my…

Simple Shirazi Salad Recipe

Shirazi Salad, or Salad-e Shirazi, is a simple and bright Persian cucumber and tomato salad that’s loaded with herbs and dressed in citrus and extra virgin olive oil! This quick no-lettuce salad is the perfect side to almost any entree. A few tips make all the difference, so be sure to read on. Shirazi Salad,…

BEST Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas)

This expert tutorial is all you need to make the best stuffed grape leaves or dolmas! These flavor-packed grape leaves are stuffed with a tantalizing mixture of rice; meat; and loads of fresh herbs and warm spices, then cooked in a bright lemony broth. I learned how to make stuffed grape leaves in my mother’s…

Easy Turkey Lasagna Soup

This healthy, easy lasagana soup packs lots of goodness and flavor from ground turkey; rich tomato-based broth with Mediterranean herbs and spices; and a dollop of part-skim ricotta mixture for a creamy finish. The perfect weeknight dinner in one pot! Options to make this lasagna soup in both the crock pot and pressure cooker included…