Healthy Mediterranean Recipes

Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Feta & Grilled Zucchini Ingredients: For the Chicken: 2–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt & pepper to taste 1 tbsp olive oil 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional) 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Fresh basil or parsley for … Read more

Savory Shrimp and Broccoli in Garlic Sauce Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups broccoli florets 4–5 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, but adds depth) 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional for sweetness) 1 tsp sesame oil ½ tsp ginger, freshly grated (optional) 1 tsp … Read more

Zucchini Cottage Cheese Parmesan Cups Ingredients: 2 medium zucchinis, grated 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat) ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 eggs ¼ cup almond flour or breadcrumbs (optional, for structure) 1 garlic clove, minced ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper ½ tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano Optional: Chopped herbs (parsley, … Read more

Roasted Carrots with Whipped Ricotta & Hot Honey Ingredients: For the Roasted Carrots: 1 lb (450g) carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise (leave tops on for presentation, if desired) 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Optional: a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika for extra depth For the Whipped Ricotta: 1 cup … Read more

Grilled Chicken Salad Ingredients: For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprik ½ tsp sal ½ tsp black pepper Juice of ½ lemon (optional) For the Salad: 4 cups mixed greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, arugula) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cucumber, sliced ¼ … Read more

Feta & Cranberry Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Ingredients: For the salad: 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional, for bite) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup chopped cucumber (optional, for crunch) 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds … Read more

Cheddar Ranch Chicken Burgers Ingredients: For the chicken patties: 1 lb (450g) ground chicken 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar chees 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers) 2 tbsp ranch dressing (or 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix) 1 egg 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder Salt and pepper to taste Optional: 1 green … Read more

White Bean Salad with Summer Vegetables Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) white beans (like cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cucumber, diced 1 ear corn, kernels cut off (or 1/2 cup cooked corn) 1/4 red onion, thinly slice 1/2 red or yellow bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup fresh … Read more

Caprese Pita Flatbread with Roasted Garlic Feta Ingredients: For the Roasted Garlic Feta: 1 head garlic 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream (for creamier texture) Salt & pepper to taste For the Flatbread: 2 pita breads (or naan flatbreads) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 … Read more

Mediterranean Crunchy, Tangy, Addictive – Homemade Dill Pickle Cashews Bold, herby, and tangy — your new favorite snack with Mediterranean flair These Homemade Dill Pickle Cashews are the ultimate savory snack — zippy, crunchy, and wildly addictive. Roasted cashews are coated in a punchy mix of dill, garlic, vinegar, and Mediterranean herbs, capturing the bright … Read more