Indulge in Simplicity: 33 Easy Mediterranean-Inspired Recipes
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
MEDITERRANEAN
EASY
Nothing quite beckons the warm, sun-kissed aura of the Mediterranean like its vibrant and flavorful food. With this collection of 33 simple yet utterly delightful recipes, you'll be transported to the heartland where the sun shines brighter, the sea sings louder, and food tastes better.
In this trove, you will uncover a unique blend of simplicity and delectable complexity embodied in every dish, a trait emblematic of the Mediterranean diet. Long-praised for its beneficial health implications and balance of dietary essentials, this cuisine could very well be your pathway to a healthier palate and lifestyle.
Imagine leisurely brunches in the comfort of your home, basking in the zesty aroma of Shakshuka, dancing on your taste buds with a symphony of exotic spices. Or weeknight dinners transformed into seaside culinary excursions, embellished by the sizzling charm of Grilled Seafood Paella, a loving homage to a Spanish classic.
This compilation isn't just a list of recipes; it's an invitation to embrace a food philosophy that prizes fresh ingredients, interesting interplays of flavor, and above all else, the joy of creating and consuming good food. Let's journey together through these 33 uncomplicated, yet, enchanting dishes. Welcome to the colorful, delectable world of easy Mediterranean cooking.
Air Fryer World
Air Fryer Healthy White Fish with Garlic & Lemon
There's so many possibilities to this recipe. Air Fry what ever flat white fish you want and choose your favorite spices. If you’re cooking a thicker fish like halibut or cod, just add a few minutes extra cooking time. To avoid sticking and tearing of the fish, we like to use perforated parchment/ba...
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kyleecooks.com
Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Skillet
This Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Skillet is so delicious, you won't believe how easy and fast it is to cook. Perfect for weeknights, with flavors everyone will enjoy - you'll be fighting over the leftover sauce!
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Downshiftology
Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry
This easy and healthy ground beef stir fry recipe is loaded with the best of Mediterranean flavors. From blistered tomatoes to crumbled feta, an easy dinner doesn't get any better than this!
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382
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$3.43
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Unicorns In The Kitchen
Mediterranean Baked Dijon Salmon Recipe
An easy salmon recipe with so much flavor, this dijon salmon recipe is a family favorite. This baked salmon is juicy, tender and very easy to make.
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25 min
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303
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$3.29
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The Mediterranean Dish
Mozzarella and Feta Pita Grilled Cheese
Pita Grilled Cheese stuffed with Mediterranean favorites including melty mozzarella, feta, spinach, sundried tomatoes, and a little basil pesto. Add your favorite salad for a complete meal!
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17 min
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392
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$2.18
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Feast Farm
Baked salmon fillet with lemon, dill and roasted tomatoes
Baked salmon fillet with lemon and dill makes the most of simple ingredients in a really special and healthy meal.
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30 min
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334
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$4.25
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Delicious Meets Healthy
Tuna and White Bean Salad
Here is a tasty way to transform an ordinary canned tuna into a delicious meal. This Tuna White Bean Salad is great for potlucks, perfect for a light lunch, and even an appetizer.It tastes wonderful with some gluten-free scoops.
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214
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$0.76
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Wendi Polisi
Mediterranean Bowl
This Mediterranean Bowl recipe is a deliciously wholesome lunch that is so easy to make! With feta, olives, pepperoncini, spinach, and tomatoes served with brown rice and topped off with hummus, you’ve got a gluten-free meal that is crave-worthy. Use vegan feta to make a vegan Mediterranean Bowl...
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$1.84
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The Mediterranean Dish
Shrimp Pasta Recipe, Mediterranean-Style
20 minutes or less is all it takes to make this bright garlic shrimp pasta recipe! Prepared Mediterranean-style and tossed in a light sauce with garlic, onions, white wine, and lemon juice. To save time, get the pasta cooking and make the rest in the meantime!
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Food and Wine
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Thyme
A bold mixture of red-pepper flakes, garlic, thyme, lemon juice, and olive oil serves as a spicy marinade for bone-in chicken breasts. If you want your chicken spicier still, increase the red pepper or leave the breasts in the marinade for an hour or two.
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Unicorns In The Kitchen
Menemen Turkish Eggs and Tomatoes Recipe
Menemen is a traditional Turkish breakfast recipe made with tomatoes and eggs. Learn how to make menemen at home with a few ingredients.
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230
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$1.32
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Keeping The Peas
Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and light salad made with cucumber, tomato, parsley, and mint. Vegan, gluten-free, and paleo friendly, this salad is excellent to bring as a dish to pass at a picnic or as a complimentary side dish to a heavier main course.
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40 Aprons
Baked Fish with Lemon-Garlic Butter
This baked fish is coated with an easy lemon-garlic butter and baked to tender perfection. So quick and easy to make but loaded with flavor. Simple but delicious.
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30 min
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243
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$1.54
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Lemons and Anchovies
Prawn, Pesto, Fig and Feta Sandwich
As a sandwich or crostino, prawns, pesto, figs and feta make a magical combination.
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$5.06
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Eat Yourself Skinny
Lemon and Garlic Shrimp with Chickpeas
Recipe adapted from Food Network Magazine
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$2.32
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Pip and Ebby
Spicy Chickpea Salad
Spicy Chickpea Salad is packed with fresh tasty vegetables and chickpeas. Each crunchy bite offers a scrumptious hearty mouthful. This is a great appetizer or side dish, it acts as a great topping for chicken and it is also a delicious wrap filling!
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15 min
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137
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$0.35
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Giallo Zafferano
Chicken breast with lemon
Chicken breast with lemon or Escalopes of chicken with lemon, without butter, creamy, easy , fast and soft. Tired of the usual dry chicken breast that tastes like cardboard? I have the solution for...
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18 min
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478
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$1.44
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The Comfort of Cooking
Red Snapper with Tomatoes, Olives and Onions
Get ready for a Mediterranean-style feast! This red snapper dish is cooked with the perfect combination of juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and sweet onions. It's the perfect way to get your taste buds tingling!
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Kim's Cravings
Healthy Pistachio Crusted White Fish
Dinner made real easy: on the table super fast, this baked fish meal is delicious, healthy and perfect for busy weeknights!
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$2.85
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Delicious Magazine
Tuna, broccoli, tomatoes and chickpeas
This quick tuna salad recipe, made with broccoli, tomatoes and chickpeas, is high in protein and fibre but low in fat. If you like the look of this, you might also like our tuna and cannellini bean salad, too.
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$1.92
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Bertolli
Grilled Chicken and Zucchini Kebabs
If you're looking for a new spin on grilled chicken, you're in the right place. These flavorful kebabs, made with a simple lemon herb marinade are light, healthy and make the perfect summer meal. Makes 5 kebabs.
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22 min
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622
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$1.92
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Table for Two
Mediterranean Farfalle Toss with Shrimp
This light and refreshing pasta dish is tossed with olive oil, lemon, and shrimp for a fresh tasting pasta with loads of flavor!
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$2.38
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My life cookbook
Easy Low Carb Mediterranean Cod
Looking for a zesty low carb fish dinner? Look no further because this low carb Mediterranean cod skillet dinner is full of flavor and a cinch to make for any weeknight meal. Each serving is only 5g net carbs.
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Eating Well
Green Veggie Bowl with Chicken & Lemon-Tahini Dressing
For this healthy 30-minute dinner, treat your veggies like pasta and cook until al dente, or just done. If you have a little extra time, double or triple the lemon-tahini dressing and use it to quickly dress a salad or as a sauce for steak or shrimp.
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The Mediterranean Dish
One-Skillet Mediterranean Chicken Recipe with Tomatoes and Green Olives
Easy Mediterranean Chicken Recipe that requires little prep, one skillet, and 15 minutes to cook! Plus, it's loaded with favorite Mediterranean flavors.
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HH HM
Mediterranean Chicken Dinner {20 Minutes}
Make this Mediterranean chicken for a quick weeknight dinner in around 20 minutes, using one pan and ingredients you probably already have at home! This easy chicken recipe is perfect for anyone who loves the Mediterranean diet, Mediterranean food as it is a blend of Greek and Italian flavors. You c...
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Beauty Bites
Spicy Mediterranean Lunch Bowl Recipe
These are super delicious, spicy Mediterranean lunch bowls that do not need a ton of prep, but taste amazing, are really healthy, vegan, gluten-free! This is just a great Mediterranean diet recipe that you and your family will love and you can also meal prep it for the week!
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MyRecipes
Grilled Chicken Pitas with Sesame Drizzle
Look for jars or cans of tahini on the international aisle of the supermarket. It adds nutty flavor and keeps the sandwich moist.
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Healthy Happy Life
Garlicky Mushroom Kale Pitas
These super flavorful, warm pitas include skillet ingredients like kale, mushrooms and garlic.
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$1.52
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The Mediterranean Dish
Mediterranean-Style Sauteed Shrimp and Zucchini
This Mediterranean-Style Sauteed Shrimp and Zucchini recipe is a delicious and easy way to bring some flavor to your dinner table! Succulent shrimp, zucchini, and garlic combine to create a dish that's sure to leave your tastebuds happy. Plus, with this recipe from Gordon Ramsay, you know it's going...
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The Awesome Green
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Roasted Veggies
A delicious combination of textures and Mediterranean flavours, this quinoa salad is light and healthy, while also protein-packed and filling. *Recipe inspired by Cookie and Kate and a Grilled Vegetables Salad from a Sicilian cookbook I brought home from our Taormina holiday 7 years ago.
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$6.65
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