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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!…
Moroccan and Tunisian
If you’re looking to make the best lamb stew, this recipe is all you need! Comforting, fall-apart tender braised lamb with loads of veggies, chickpeas and warm Moroccan flavors. (You can also make this in your crock pot or pressure cooker). Serve it with my 15-minute couscous! Be sure to grab my tips and watch…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
These easy, crispy baked sweet potato fries in olive oil are everything you want in a fry but with far less guilt! You can make these in the oven or in the air fryer. Baked to perfection–crispy on the outside, fluffy and tender on the inside. I like to serve them with a bit of…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Looking for the perfect make-ahead breakfast casserole? This healthy vegetarian egg casserole recipe may just be the ticket! Prepared Mediterranean-style with vegetables, shallots, fresh herbs and other favorites like feta, olives, and artichoke hearts. It is loaded with flavor and texture! Super versatile, you can make this egg casserole your own by changing up the…
Italian
This recipe is all you need to make an all-star vegetarian baked ziti with ricotta, marinara sauce, and a layer of bright veggies! This is the pasta casserole you can make any night of the week, or prepare ahead and store for later. Add a side salad and call it dinner! For a more Mediterranean…
Greek
You’ll love this authentic Greek Avgolemono Soup Recipe. Ah-vgo-le-mono, as the Greeks pronounce it, is a silky, rich, fragrant chicken soup, prepared Greek-style with avgolemono sauce (lemon-egg sauce.) Best part, this weeknight version comes together in just over 30 minutes. A couple of important tips make all the difference, be sure to read through this…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Easy, comforting shrimp stew, cooked in a Mediterranean-style rustic chunky tomato sauce! Loads of flavor from fresh garlic, onions, bell peppers and warm spices. You’ll want to make this for close friends and family, adding your favorite bread to sop up all the goodness (and maybe a bottle of your favorite wine.) Be sure to…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
This healthy roasted beet salad is loaded with delicious crispy kale chips, shallots, and almonds. A bright lemon vinaigrette with a hint of piney rosemary brings it all together! It’s the perfect side or salad–served warm or at room temperature–next to things like roast turkey breast, spatchcock chicken and more. This beet salad is vegan…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
This hearty, satisfying, nutrition-packed vegan pumpkin soup will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible! Prepared Mediterranean-style with lentils and loads of flavor from onions, garlic, a trio of warm spices, and a splash of lemon juice to wake everything up. And for an extra kick, try my amazing spicy cilantro pesto on…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Want to take your chicken dinner game to a whole new level of tender, succulent, and delicious?! The secret is in the marinade! I have the best chicken marinade recipe for you today. Made of whole milk yogurt, citrus, extra virgin olive oil, and loads of Mediterranean flavors from garlic, fresh herbs, and spices. This…
