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Quick Mediterranean Vegetables

Quick Mediterranean Vegetables

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, bell peppers, and fennel; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but still firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.

By Lena

Sheet Pan Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

Sheet Pan Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, red onions, and garlic on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle and toss with olive oil. Season with basil and pepper.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are lightly browned and easily pierced with a fork, 35 to 40 minutes.

By BigDaddy

Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza

Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place flatbreads on a broiling pan.
  2. 2 Broil in the preheated oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  3. 3 Top pre-baked flatbreads with a thin layer of hummus; make sure it's a thin layer or else pizzas will be soggy. Evenly sprinkle feta cheese on top. Place bell peppers and onion on the flatbreads, evenly spaced. Top with Colby-Jack cheese. Sprinkle with garlic salt, pepper, and dill.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and the edges are nice and brown, 7 to 10 minutes.

By Katie

Sofrito Chicken

Sofrito Chicken

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make sofrito: Combine tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, Cubanelle pepper, onion, garlic, and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Set aside 1 cup sofrito; store remaining in the refrigerator for another use.
  2. 2 Make chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with adobo and cumin. Add chicken to hot oil in the skillet and sear until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low, then add chicken broth and 1 cup sofrito. Cover and simmer until chicken is fall-apart tender, about 1 hour.

By My Hot Southern Mess

Savory Spanish Potato Salad

Savory Spanish Potato Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled. Slice potatoes about 1/2-inch thick and place in a bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil and vinegar together in a bowl; stir in garlic. Pour dressing over potatoes and lightly toss to coat.
  3. 3 Mix red bell pepper, green olives, shallot, parsley, salt, and pepper into potatoes. Serve salad with lemon wedges to squeeze over each serving.

By lutzflcat

Rigatoni With Eggplant, Peppers, and Tomatoes

Rigatoni With Eggplant, Peppers, and Tomatoes

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the diced eggplant in the hot oil, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the red pepper and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, and bring to a simmer; season with fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the tomatoes have reduced slightly, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil; stir in the rigatoni and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
  4. 4 Stir the eggplant mixture into the pasta along with the basil and olives. Spoon the tomato sauce overtop to serve.

By Ed's

Mediterranean Chicken and Pepper Casserole

Mediterranean Chicken and Pepper Casserole

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until flexible but not fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a cast iron casserole dish over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives, thyme, lemon zest, and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in half-cooked pasta, then sprinkle Pecorino Romano and Grana Padano over top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven casserole is bubbling and cheeses are melted and browned, about 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

By Buckwheat Queen

Lemony Mediterranean Chicken

Lemony Mediterranean Chicken

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place chicken breasts into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Brush some of the mixture onto chicken.
  3. 3 Place potatoes, bell pepper, onion, and lemon slices into a bowl; pour in remaining lemon juice mixture and toss to coat. Arrange vegetables and lemon slices around chicken in the baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Brush chicken and vegetables with the pan drippings. Continue to bake until chicken is browned, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 more minutes.

By joecraig

Mediterranean Stew with Navy Beans

Mediterranean Stew with Navy Beans

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato and bell pepper; cook until pepper has softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in sage, rosemary, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer vegetable mixture to a large pot with beans and bay leaf over medium heat. Add enough water to cover. Cook, stirring occasionally and adding more water, a little at a time, if it looks like the beans are getting dry, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Sprinkle with chives and serve.

By Alice Waugh

Mediterranean Kale Salad

Mediterranean Kale Salad

3.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Bring another pot of water to a boil. Add tomatoes, reduce heat, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and shallot in the hot butter with lemon juice until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Transfer tomatoes, garlic mixture, Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup olive oil to the bowl of a food processor. Blend for 30 seconds.
  5. 5 Mix quinoa, chickpeas, kale, and bell pepper in a mixing bowl. Top with tomato dressing, garnish with artichokes and feta cheese, and serve.

By Pitbbull87

Mediterranean-Inspired 5-Bean Salad

Mediterranean-Inspired 5-Bean Salad

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain all beans and transfer to a large bowl. Add celery, onion, bell peppers, olives, parsley, and rosemary.
  2. 2 Mix Greek salad dressing and 1 tablespoon honey together. Taste and continue to add more honey as desired. Pour on salad and mix until evenly distributed. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

By Susan

Mediterranean Chicken with Eggplant and Feta

Mediterranean Chicken with Eggplant and Feta

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon of mixture for later use.
  3. 3 Dip sliced chicken into the flour mixture to coat both sides. Place on a plate.
  4. 4 Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant and onion and cook until soft and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a baking dish. Cook zucchini and bell pepper in the same skillet over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to the baking dish with the eggplant.
  5. 5 Add additional oil to the skillet if needed and brown chicken on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to the baking dish with the vegetables. Pour tomatoes into the same skillet and add reserved flour mixture and dill paste. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and pour into the baking dish. Top with feta cheese.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh dill.

By Crafty Cooking by Anna

Skillet Pork with Mushrooms

Skillet Pork with Mushrooms

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; saute until golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate. Add onions and peppers to the skillet and saute until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in pork, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and garlic. Add vinegar, garam masala, curry, salt, black pepper, cumin, mustard, basil, and oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Add mushrooms and simmer for 10 minutes more. Stir water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and pour into the skillet. Cook and stir until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste.

By Robert M

Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, feta, Kalamata olives, olive oil, basil, vinegar, rosemary, capers, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.

By ChristineM

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
320 min
Total
385 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine turmeric, ginger, coriander, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a small cup. Rub mixture over chicken and let sit at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine chickpeas, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts, carrots, garlic, and cinnamon stick in the bottom of a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker, bone-side-up. Add onion to the same skillet. Saute over medium-high heat until onions have taken on a yellow color from turmeric and are starting to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  4. 4 Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for approximately 2 hours.
  5. 5 Place green beans, bell pepper, and cilantro over chicken. Cover and cook approximately 3 hours more.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, boil 3 cups of water in a saucepan. Add couscous and stir. Cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let sit until water is absorbed and couscous is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Place hot couscous on each plate and top with chicken and vegetables. Spoon juices from the slow cooker over each serving.

By DEBMCE4

Cara's Moroccan Stew

Cara's Moroccan Stew

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the lentils, bay leaves, and whole garlic cloves. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer lentils until they are cooked but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain well. Place lentils in a bowl; toss with olive oil, thyme, and 1 tablespoon chopped garlic. Remove bay leaves and whole garlic cloves; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in chili flakes, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander and cook until fragrant. Add garlic, onion, celery, zucchini, red and yellow peppers, and squash; cook 3 or 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix in the lentils, tomatoes, chickpeas, and vegetable stock. Raise heat to medium-high until stew just begins to boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add the chopped parsley. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with a dollop of yogurt, some chopped mint, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

By Cara Lewis-Watts

Easy Roasted Peppers

Easy Roasted Peppers

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut peppers into quarters. Remove and discard stems, seeds, and membranes. Place skin-side up in a large rimmed baking pan.
  3. 3 Place skin-side up in a large rimmed baking pan.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until the skin blisters and turns black, 30 to 40 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove from the oven and transfer peppers to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a tea towel and let sit until cool enough to handle and skins peel away easily, 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Peel and discard skins.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By Heather Fantasia

Grilled Italian Sausage

Grilled Italian Sausage

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook, flipping every few minutes, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into center reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 10 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate, leaving drippings in the skillet.
  2. 2 Cook and stir onions and bell pepper in the same skillet until brown and tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to the plate with sausage.

By Diane Felico

Italian Spinach Cheese Pie

Italian Spinach Cheese Pie

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch deep-dish pie plate.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, stir together the spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs and bell pepper. Spread in the prepared pie dish so that it is a little thinner in the middle.
  3. 3 Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the center is set, and the edges are lightly browned.

By CANDLELADY9AH

Sauteed Chicken and Red Peppers

Sauteed Chicken and Red Peppers

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon slices and drain on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, chop bacon into 1-inch pieces.
  2. 2 Add chicken, bell pepper, green onion, and bacon to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until bell pepper has softened and chicken is heated through, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

By Vickie_Clavette

Easy Grilled Chicken

Easy Grilled Chicken

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place washed chicken breasts in large sealable bag. Add 1 cup fat-free Italian dressing and close. Let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Cut up peppers into big chunks, and zucchini into big slices. Put into another sealable bag. Coat with leftover dressing.
  3. 3 Grill chicken and veggies over medium heat.

By Rachel

Grilled Pineapple Chicken Sandwiches

Grilled Pineapple Chicken Sandwiches

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grill or broil the chicken breasts and pineapple slices, brushing occasionally with honey mustard. Cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve the chicken on sandwich rolls, topped with pineapple slices and red bell pepper rings.

By Jenny

Chicken and Potato Parcels

Chicken and Potato Parcels

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make four foil packets by the following method, using 1-foot squares of heavy duty aluminum foil: fold square in half and smooth flat. Seal each of the narrow ends by folding over each edge three times to make a 1/4-inch border, smoothing flat after every fold. You should now have a foil packet that is open on one long side. Repeat to form four packets.
  2. 2 In a bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine the potatoes, chicken cubes, red peppers, onion, celery, and barbeque sauce; mix well. Evenly divide the mixture among the foil packets. Roll up the open end of the packets to seal.
  3. 3 Place packets on a grill over the coals of a fire. Cook until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is fully cooked, about 25 minutes, depending on the intensity of the heat.

By SerenaBloom

Hawaiian Pineapple Sweet & Sour Smoked Sausage

Hawaiian Pineapple Sweet & Sour Smoked Sausage

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir sausage and bell pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until sausage is lightly browned and peppers are tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add chili garlic sauce and pineapple; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Serve over cooked rice.

By Hillshire FarmR Brand

Smoky Grilled Vegetables

Smoky Grilled Vegetables

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Brush vegetables with oil to coat.
  2. 2 Prepare smoker using manufacturer 's instructions using either alder or apple chips. Place veggies in single layers on smoker racks. Smoke for about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat grill for high heat.
  4. 4 Brush grate with oil. Arrange vegetables on grill, with the peppers away from the center. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning once. Baste with teriyaki sauce frequently. Vegetables will cook at different rates; remove tender pieces from the grill, and continue cooking until all are done.

By Maryellen

Penne Pasta with Peppers

Penne Pasta with Peppers

4.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red bell peppers and yellow bell peppers and saute for 10 minutes or until tender. Pour this vegetable mixture over cooked pasta and serve.

By Donna Lasater

Fabulous Fajitas

Fabulous Fajitas

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut peppers and onion into thin slices. Do not dice, leave slices long and thin.
  2. 2 Saute peppers and onion in a small amount of oil until tender. Add mushrooms and chicken. Continue to cook on low heat until heated through. Stir in dry salad dressing mix and blend thoroughly.
  3. 3 Warm tortillas and roll mixture inside. If desired top with shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomato and shredded lettuce.

By APIED

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Brush eggplant and red bell peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil; use more if necessary, depending on sizes of vegetables. Place on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven. Roast eggplant until tender, about 25 minutes; roast peppers until blackened. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook and stir mushrooms until tender. Stir crushed garlic into mayonnaise. Slice focaccia in half lengthwise. Spread mayonnaise mixture on one or both halves.
  4. 4 Peel cooled peppers, core, and slice. Layer eggplant, peppers, and mushrooms in focaccia.
  5. 5 Wrap sandwich in plastic wrap; place a cutting board on top of it and weight it down with some canned foods. Allow sandwich to sit for 2 hours before slicing and serving.

By CHRIS M

Lemon Mint Sauce with Shrimp

Lemon Mint Sauce with Shrimp

3.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile prepare the remaining ingredients.
  2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, combine the red pepper, shrimp, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  3. 3 Add pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Add the pasta to the shrimp mixture and toss to coat well.

By Dondre'