Take a look at this collection of 15 healthy, tasty, and easy Mediterranean diet recipes for dinner!
Whether you're starting a healthier lifestyle or just need some cooking ideas, these recipes will hit the spot.
I've put together a collection of recipes using fresh and bright ingredients that will give a Mediterranean twist to your family meals!
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
These delicious Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers (Biber Dolmasi) are filled with aromatic stuffing made of rice, onions, pine nuts, currants, and various herbs/spices.
You can serve them as a side dish as well as the main meal or an appetizer. The leftovers are great for a boxed lunch the next day or a picnic.
To learn more: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers (Biber Dolmasi)
Mediterranean Green Beans
Mediterranean Green Beans (Zeytinyagli Taze Fasulye in Turkish) is a popular vegetarian/vegan dish that is cooked quite often in most Turkish homes during the summer.
This simple yet delicious dish can be made beforehand and usually served warm or at room temperature.
All you need is green beans, ripened summer tomatoes, onions, and good-quality olive oil to cook this scrumptious summer dish.
To learn more: Mediterranean Green Beans (Taze Fasulye)
French Ratatouille Recipe
Traditional French Ratatouille dish is a delightful marriage of tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers, infused with aromatic herbs and a hint of garlic.
You can enjoy it as a side dish alongside grilled chicken or meat, especially lamb, or as a vegetarian or vegan main course served over plain rice, couscous, or simply mixed with pasta.
To learn more: Traditional French Ratatouille Nicoise Recipe
Imam Bayildi - Stuffed Eggplant
Imam Bayildi (Turkish Stuffed Eggplant) is a classic Ottoman dish made with eggplants cooked in a generous amount of olive oil and then stuffed with a mixture of onions, tomatoes, and garlic.
Packed with Mediterranean flavors, this baked stuffed aubergine dish is a very easy yet extremely delicious recipe to make.
learn more: Imam Bayildi (Turkish Stuffed Eggplant)
Mediterranean Baked Salmon
Mediterranean Baked Salmon is a simple yet impressive and delicious dish, whether you serve it as the centerpiece of a holiday dinner table for special occasions or as a quick weeknight dinner.
It is the perfect combination of fresh salmon fillet marinated with Mediterranean flavors such as lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic.
To learn more: Mediterranean Baked Salmon
Chicken Kofta Recipe
You're going to love this Chicken Kofte (or Kofta) Recipe!
It's super easy to make, ready in just 20 minutes, and packed with delicious Mediterranean flavors. You can pan fry, bake, grill, or air fry them—they all turn out fantastic.
To learn more: Chicken Kofta Recipe
Watermelon Feta Salad
This easy and refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad is the perfect combination of sweet watermelon pieces with salty feta cheese, super crunchy cucumbers, and fresh basil leaves.
Ready in just 10 minutes, this is the perfect summer salad for BBQs, picnics, or summer parties.
To learn more: Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil and Cucumber
Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef
These stuffed zucchini boats are the perfect way to make use of your fresh garden zucchini.
They are loaded with spiced ground beef, onions, fresh herbs, and rice, topped with cheese to add extra flavor, and then baked to tender perfection.
To learn more: Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef
Melitzanosalata - Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip
Melitzanosalata (Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip) is a smokey and delicious Greek appetizer/meze made with fire-roasted eggplants, tangy lemon juice, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
This heavenly eggplant salad is a harmonious blend of smoky, zesty, and vibrant Mediterranean flavors.
To learn more: Melitzanosalata (Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip)
Stuffed Artichokes
Zeytinyagli Enginar Dolmasi - Stuffed Artichokes is a tasty and nutritious dish that's packed with Mediterranean flavors.
This traditional Turkish recipe features artichokes stuffed with vegetables and aromatics, and cooked in olive oil and lemon juice.
To learn more: Zeytinyagli Enginar Dolmasi - Stuffed Artichokes
Musakhan - Palestinian Sumac Chicken
Musakhan - Palestinian Sumac Chicken is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made with marinated chicken legs served over a flatbread with caramelized red onions, sumac, and pine nuts.
This delicious chicken recipe is also extremely easy to make using everyday ingredients that you may already have in your fridge or pantry.
To learn more: Musakhan - Palestinian Sumac Chicken
Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Mediterranean Lentil Soup is a healthy, yet incredibly flavorsome dish made with green lentils, onions, carrots, and celery cooked in a tomato-based broth.
It is flavored with bay leaves and cumin and then brightened with a generous amount of lemon juice.
To learn more: Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Baked Sea Bass in Foil
Baked Sea Bass in Foil (Firinda Levrek in Turkish) is a simple, healthy, and incredibly flavourful dish that requires little effort and time.
This delicious white fish is elegant enough to put on your next holiday menu or when you want something a little different for a family gathering.
It is also rich in iron, potassium, and vitamins, so it’s a great choice to include in your diet.
To learn more: Baked Sea Bass in Foil - Firinda Levrek
Et Sote - Sautéed Beef
Et Sote (or Beef Tava) is a delicious Turkish classic made with beef strips, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and peppers.
This simple, quick & wholesome beef stir fry is packed with Mediterranean flavors and is perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
To learn more: Et Sote
Bamya - Okra Stew
Bamya, also known as Bamia or Bamyeh, is a classic Turkish stew dish made with okra, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and lemon juice.
This delicious and healthy stew traditionally contains lamb, beef, or chicken, and the secret to its rich flavor is the long, slow simmering process that gently brings the flavors together.
To learn more: Bamya - Turkish Okra Stew
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