Consisting mainly of fresh fish, legumes, various vegetables, nuts and olive oil, Mediterranean cuisine is renowned worldwide for its health benefits. Take your taste buds on a journey with one of our top Mediterranean recipes!
1. Stewed lamb with olives and candied lemon
All the tastes of the Mediterranean in this mutton stew with olives and candied lemon. This favorite dish can be served with labne seasoned with maple syrup.
Recipe : Lamb stew with olives and candied lemon
2. Paella with seafood
There are as many paella recipes as there are grandmothers in Spain! This easy-to-make Mediterranean-inspired recipe features fresh seafood like mussels, shrimp and squid.
Recipe : Paella with seafood
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3. Vegetarian gyroscopes
Gyros, usually made with fried chicken, can also be topped with tempeh, a fermented soybean patty. This Greek sandwich can also be garnished with chickpea chipotle and corn salsa.
Recipe : Vegetarian gyroscopes
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4. Fish papillot and bell pepper
To accompany any white fish, you can make pepper papillotte, which will cook slowly on the BBQ grill to release all the flavors.
Recipe : Fish and bell peppers in papillot
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5. Provence Fried Chicken
The secret to the success of this Mediterranean recipe is to cook it slowly so that the flavors of tomatoes, olives and garlic spread. Provencal chicken can be served on fresh pasta.
Recipe : Provencal fried chicken
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6. Spanakopita with spinach and feta
Spanakopita is a puff pastry from Greece. Most often it is decorated with spinach and feta filling. In less than an hour you will get about thirty spanaconite.
Recipe : Spanakopita with spinach and feta
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7. Grilled salmon and Mediterranean vegetables
This healthy grilled salmon recipe has a gravlax-like texture. It is served with various Mediterranean vegetables such as eggplants, tomatoes, peppers, courgettes and olives.
Recipe : Grilled salmon and mediterranean vegetables
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8. Warm pasta with smoked salmon and melting feta
This quick Mediterranean style recipe is ready in minutes. It is made with smoked salmon, fresh herbs, olive oil and feta cheese.
Recipe : Warm pasta with smoked salmon, zest and melting feta
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9. Greek Pork Medallions
This summer recipe showcases the best ingredients from Greece, including the addition of olive oil, lemon zest, garlic and oregano. Pork tenderloin can be served with fresh tomato salad.
Recipe : Greek pork medallions
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