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Mediterranean Diet Recipes
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…
Greek
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
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…
Egyptian
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…
Greek
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 Diet Recipes
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…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
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…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
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…
Italian
This vegetarian Pasta Fagioli recipe is a super simple, hearty, and rustic Italian bowl of comfort. It takes about 30 minutes and a few pantry staples you may already have on hand! Pasta, 2 types of beans, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, and a few tender veggies make this a perfect belly-warming dinner to fill you up.…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
These easy, healthy shawarma bowls are made with quick skillet chicken and a bright Mediterranean arugula salad with tomatoes, cucumbers and a tangy lemon garlic dressing! And you get to mix your own shawarma spices for this chicken shawarma salad. Read on for tips and watch my video tutorial below for this quick weeknight dinner. …
Moroccan and Tunisian
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 Recipes
5-Minute extra creamy Tahini Date Banana Shake with unsweetened almond milk and a dash of cinnamon. Perfect as a power breakfast smoothie or an afternoon treat. So rich and delicious, you’ll think you’re having dessert! Vegan & Gluten Free. When I started writing this post, I kept going back and forth on the name. Should…
Mediterranean Diet
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 Diet Recipes
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 Diet Recipes
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
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…
Middle Eastern
These baked lamb chops with root vegetables are the perfect balance of sweet and savory, paired with fresh garlic and warm Mediterranean spices (think allspice, garlic, and paprika) that will make your lamb chops burst with bright flavor. While cooking lamb may sound fussy, this dish is easy. A few tips make all the difference,…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
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,…
Greek
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…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
You’ll love this easy, bright and elegant Mediterranean orange salad! Navel oranges are given a lift with the addition of pomegranate seeds (arils), fresh mint, and a honeyed lime dressing. A few tips make all the difference, so be sure to read on! So many variations of orange salad exist in Mediterranean cuisine, but this…
Italian
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…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
This flavor-packed rosemary chicken and vegetables is a winner on all fronts! It takes one sheet pan, and you’ll love the comforting Mediterranean flavors from piney rosemary, garlic, warm spices, a splash of lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. If you ask my husband or one of your closest friends, they’ll probably tell you…
Middle Eastern
This warm, savory Musakhan sumac chicken with caramelized onion flatbread will wow your taste buds in the best way possible! A Traditional Palestinian roast chicken dish, perfectly flavored and roasted to tender perfection, served with sweet caramelized onions, flatbread, and pine nuts. This recipe is adapted from The Palestinian Table (affiliate) and comes with my…
Sides and Small Plates
This light, vegetarian rotini pasta recipe will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible! I went a little non-traditional and added a fall twist with charred butternut squash, brussels sprouts, and a tasty shallot sauce with butter and olive oil. So pretty and delicious, it’s like a little fall bouquet in a bowl!…
