If you love Mediterranean food, we rounded up our favorite recipes that deserve a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Bursting with fresh ingredients and bold spices, these Mediterranean meals are a treat for your taste buds. From savory stews and chicken bakes to refreshing salads, there's something for everyone on this list.
Old-Fashioned Minestrone

This Hearty Old-Fashioned Minestrone soup is filled with wholesome ingredients like leeks, beans, and potatoes. It's popular among kids and adults and is sure to fill you up on chilly winter days. Be sure to add some crusty bread to round out the meal. Old-Fashioned Minestrone Recipe.
Moroccan Slow Cooker Bean Stew
This Moroccan Slow Cooker Bean Stew, also called Loubia is the ultimate comfort food full of flavor. Made with Cannellini Beans, tomatoes, and spices, this slow cooker white bean recipe is sure to warm you up on a chilly fall or winter night. Moroccan Slow Cooker Bean Stew Recipe.
Risotto Puttanesca
This is the BEST Risotto Puttanesca recipe ever! Rich and pungent anchovy and Kalamata olives sauce add such an incredible depth of flavor! So delicious, you'll want to eat this every day! Risotto Puttanesca Recipe.
Lemon Roasted Potatoes
This Greek Roasted Potatoes (Roasted Mediterranean Potatoes) is the perfect side dish packed with delicious lemony oregano, garlic, and olive oil flavors. This recipe showcases the perfect combination of crispy exteriors and tender interiors, resulting in potatoes that are bursting with flavor. What's best is that they're super easy to make, and you don't even need to boil the potatoes! Greek Roasted Potatoes Recipe.
Swiss Chard Salad
What can you make with Swiss chard? A lot more than just soups and stir fries. Here is an easy, healthy, and colorful Swiss chard salad with apple and chickpeas recipe to try out. Ingredients are readily available and simple to find. This fresh salad is perfect for summer dinner, picnic or potluck. Swiss Chard Salad Recipe.
Mediterranean Asparagus With Balsamic Drizzle And Pine Nuts
Really easy Mediterranean Asparagus With Balsamic Drizzle And Pine Nuts. Trimmed asparagus spears are baked in olive oil until tender but crispy and then finished with a quick homemade Balsamic drizzle. This healthy vegan recipe is kid-friendly and makes a delicious dinner side. Mediterranean Asparagus With Balsamic Drizzle And Pine Nuts Recipe.
Sheet Pan Greek Chicken And Potatoes
This Sheet Pan Greek Chicken And Vegetables recipe is the perfect example of delicious flavors and easy cooking. The best part? It's a one-pan wonder, delivering tender, juicy chicken and perfectly crisp veggies with minimal cleanup. Sheet Pan Greek Chicken And Potatoes Recipe.
Mushroom Shawarma
This savory shawarma with vegetables and homemade garlic yogurt sauce is a real crowd-pleaser. This traditional Middle Eastern recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for dinner or a party. Mushroom Shawarma Recipe.
Roasted Green Beans And Tomatoes
Simple recipe for Roasted Green Beans And Cherry Tomatoes is taken to another level with quick Balsamic reduction and a sprinkling of vegan Parmesan cheese. An easy side dish that goes with any meal. Roasted Green Beans And Cherry Tomatoes Recipe.
Spanish Chicken And Rice
This one-pan Spanish chicken and rice (Arroz Con Pollo) recipe is a hearty, comforting dish that's bursting with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight or Sunday dinner, it's a simple, delicious one-pot meal that the whole family will love. Spanish Chicken and Rice Recipe.
Chicken Riganati
One of the easiest recipes of Mediterranean cuisine… Chicken Riganati or Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken is juicy, and tender and requires just a handful of ingredients. Prepare it for a weeknight dinner or for a special occasion. You'll love the lemon and oregano flavor of the dish and the easiness of putting it together. Chicken Riganati Recipe.
Shakshuka
This shakshuka recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves a hearty breakfast that's ready in just 30 minutes. This classic North African and Middle Eastern dish combines the simple, satisfying combination of eggs and fresh veggies. Shakshuka Recipe.
Mediterranean Style Quinoa Patties with Zucchini
You'll love these Mediterranean Style Quinoa Patties with Zucchini and Feta Cheese. They are crispy, delicious and easy to make.
Cook quinoa the night before or in the morning and finish the patties just before lunch or dinner and you'll have a complete meatless meal that is full of healthy goodness. Mediterranean Style Quinoa Patties with Zucchini Recipe.
Sheet Pan Salmon Oreganata
This Sheet Pan Salmon Oreganata With Green Beans And Potatoes is a quick, healthy, and satisfying dinner. Everyone will love the flaky, crispy coating and zesty flavors; this easy-baked salmon recipe is bound to become a new family favorite. Sheet Pan Salmon Oreganata Recipe.
Grilled Chicken Greek Panzanella Salad
Herb-smothered grilled chicken, fresh veggies and crunchy croutons produce an epic Grilled Chicken Greek Panzanella Salad. It's a feel good recipe your family will love! Grilled Chicken Greek Panzanella Salad Recipe.
Italian Baked Stuffed Clams
This recipe for Italian baked stuffed clams, or clams oreganata, brings together fresh littleneck clams, crispy panko breadcrumbs, and a burst of flavors from pecorino romano, parsley, white wine, and lemon juice. Italian Baked Stuffed Clams Recipe.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Mediterranean quinoa salad is a delicious recipe boasting plenty of fresh herbs, vegetables, beans, and more in every delicious bite. Greek olives, feta cheese and red onion transport your taste buds to sunny Greece, while cannellini beans bring a taste of Italy to the dish, and the simple garlic and lemon juice dressing adds a subtle flavour of its own to complement the Mediterranean ones. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe.
Beef Kofta With Greek Yogurt Sauce
Make a Mediterranean-inspired meal that the whole family will love! This beef kofta with Greek yogurt sauce comes together in just 35 minutes using simple ingredients combined with savory spices. A wonderful recipe for gatherings, meal prep, or even a quick and simple weekday dinner. Beef Kofta With Greek Yogurt Sauce Recipe.
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Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
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