Healthy Mediterranean Recipes

Pistachio-Crusted Brie Bites with Raspberry Honey Glaze Ingredients: 8 oz (225 g) brie cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes ½ cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped 3 tbsp honey 2 tbsp raspberry preserves 16 mini phyllo cups or puff pastry shells Optional: fresh raspberries or mint leaves for garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place brie … Read more

Healthy Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl with Fresh Veggies and Light Garlic Yogurt Sauce Ingredients: Grilled Chicken: 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp dried oregano Salt and black pepper to taste   Sweet Potato Rice Bowl:   1 cup cooked … Read more

Mediterranean Hummus Flatbread with Feta Ingredients: 1 prepared flatbread or naan ½ cup hummus (classic or roasted garlic) ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup cucumber, thinly sliced ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tbsp Kalamata olives, sliced   1 tbsp olive oil   ½ tsp dried oregano   Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for … Read more

Greek Halloumi Mezze Platter with Lemon Drizzle Ingredients Grilled Halloumi 250 g halloumi cheese, sliced 1 tbsp olive oil Freshly cracked black pepper Mezze Components ½ cup hummus ½ cup tzatziki   ½ cup marinated olives (Kalamata & green)   1 cup cherry tomatoes   1 small cucumber, sliced   1 roasted red pepper, sliced … Read more

Cranberry Brie Mini Tarts with Pistachio Crunch Ingredients Tart Base 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed Flour, for dusting Filling 150 g Brie cheese, cut into small cubes ½ cup cranberry sauce or cranberry compote ¼ cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped Finishing 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)   1 tbsp honey (optional, for drizzle)   … Read more

Marry Me Chicken Soup Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 500 g chicken breast, diced (halal) Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil ½ ts chili flakes (optional) ½ tsp paprika   ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced (oil-packed, … Read more

Mediterranean Chicken Skewers with Mezze Spread Ingredients Chicken Skewers 500 g boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, cut into cubes 3 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste Juice of 1 lemon   Mezze Spread … Read more

Shrimp and Avocado Bowls with Mango Salsa & Lime-Chili Sauce Ingredients For the Bowls 300 g shrimp, peeled and deveined (halal) 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa 1 ripe avocado, sliced 1 cup mixed greens … Read more

Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake with Feta Cheese Ingredients Chicken 700 g chicken breasts or thighs (halal), boneless and skinless 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to tast 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder Honey Cranberry Sauce ⅓ cup honey   ½ cup dried cranberries   2 tbsp fresh orange … Read more

Pistachio-Crusted Halloumi with Honey and Thyme Ingredients Halloumi 250 g halloumi cheese, sliced into 1 cm slabs ½ cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (panko or fine crumbs) 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (plus extra for garnish) 1 large egg 2 tbsp all-purpose flour   Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste   For … Read more