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Turkish Orange Salad with Mediterranean Dressing

Turkish Orange Salad with Mediterranean Dressing

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice a little piece off the top and bottom of each orange so you have a stable cutting surface. Trim away all skin and pith with a small sharp knife without taking too much off the fruit. Slice oranges horizontally and arrange on a serving platter.
  2. 2 Combine onion, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl and pour over the oranges. Grind fresh pepper over the salad and arrange black olives on top.

By Barbara Sauermann

Halloumi, Chickpea, and Tomato Salad with Mint

Halloumi, Chickpea, and Tomato Salad with Mint

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir chickpeas, tomatoes, green onions, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil in a salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat a dry nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add halloumi to the hot pan and cook, turning once, until deeply browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and chop into 1/2-inch chunks.
  3. 3 Stir halloumi into the salad and serve immediately.

By cheesemite

Quick Vegetarian Egg-Lemon Soup with Brown Rice

Quick Vegetarian Egg-Lemon Soup with Brown Rice

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
18 min
Total
23 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring soup occasionally, until rice is very tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk eggs in a large bowl; add lemon juice. Ladle about 1 cup of hot soup into the egg-lemon mixture; pour slowly and stir constantly so that the eggs do not curdle.
  3. 3 Stir egg mixture into the soup in the saucepan. Season with dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until eggs are cooked, about 3 minutes more.

By Just Joely

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

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

Air Fryer Mediterranean Cauliflower

Air Fryer Mediterranean Cauliflower

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Place cauliflower florets into a large resealable bag. Drizzle with oil mixture, then shake gently to lightly coat evenly. Transfer cauliflower to the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary.
  4. 4 Air-fry cauliflower, shaking basket every 4 to 5 minutes, until cauliflower is browned and edges are crispy, 12 to 15 minutes total. Place hot cauliflower in a serving bowl and top with feta cheese; toss gently to combine.

By France Cevallos

Falafel Cobb Salad

Falafel Cobb Salad

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix water and falafel mix together in a bowl; let stand for 10 minutes. Form mixture into 12 patties, about 1/2-inch thick.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Fry falafel patties, working in batches, in the hot oil until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer cooked falafel to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; season with salt. Cool falafel to room temperature; break into pieces.
  4. 4 Whisk sour cream, milk, cucumber, parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth and creamy; refrigerate.
  5. 5 Spread greens onto serving plates. Arrange tomatoes, avocado, bacon, eggs, feta cheese, and falafel in rows over the greens. Drizzle dressing over each salad.

By Jenn T.

Sheet Pan Mediterranean Frittata

Sheet Pan Mediterranean Frittata

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place sausage, zucchini, grape tomatoes, and red onion on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine. Spread into a single layer.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until browned around the edges, about 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove sausage mixture from the oven and reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. 5 Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour evenly over the sausage mixture and sprinkle feta cheese over top.
  6. 6 Return to the oven and bake until eggs are set, about 17 to 20 minutes.
  7. 7 Sprinkle with dill and serve.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Easy Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Easy Mediterranean Orzo Salad

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well.
  2. 2 Toss orzo with lemon-infused olive oil. Add olives, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, pine nuts, and ricotta salata. Toss to combine. Refrigerate to chill and allow flavors to build.

By thedailygourmet

Everybody Loves Pilaf

Everybody Loves Pilaf

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
47 min
Total
57 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread pine nuts on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Toast in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Increase heat to medium and stir in spaghetti; cook until coated with melted butter and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in rice; cook for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour broth into the saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover and cook until rice is tender until liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5 Mix toasted pine nuts and parsley into the rice mixture.

By ebrinx

Easy Mediterranean Seafood Stew

Easy Mediterranean Seafood Stew

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and pepper flakes; cook and stir until onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
  3. 3 Increase heat to medium-high; add potatoes, tomatoes, and white wine. Bring to a simmer; cook, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon, 8 to 10 minutes. Add fish stock; return to a simmer.
  4. 4 Nestle white fish into broth; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add clams, shrimp, and calamari; simmer until shrimp are pink and clams have opened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and discard any unopened clams.
  5. 5 Off heat, stir in basil, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice; season with salt and black pepper.

By Tez Chile and Salt

Mediterranean Meatballs

Mediterranean Meatballs

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
  2. 2 Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, rosemary, parsley, oregano, dill, coriander, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix using your hands until just blended.
  3. 3 Form meat mixture into balls, about 1 1/2 inches diameter, and place onto the prepared pan.
  4. 4 Spray meatballs with cooking spray, place in the preheated oven, and bake until the meatballs are browned and no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove meatballs from the oven and allow to cool slightly on a paper towel lined plate. Garnish with additional fresh parsley for serving.

By Bibi

Grilled Eggplant and Roasted Pepper Salad

Grilled Eggplant and Roasted Pepper Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dust eggplant liberally with 2 tablespoons salt and place in a colander to sweat out bitter flavor, 30 to 60 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Rinse eggplant slices to remove salt. Pat dry.
  4. 4 Combine olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush mixture on both sides of every eggplant slice.
  5. 5 Cook the eggplant on the preheated grill until soft and moist, about 6 minutes per side. Remove eggplant from the heat and set aside until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Chop into 1-inch cubes.
  6. 6 Combine eggplant, red peppers, feta cheese, olives, parsley, vinegar, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Try not to overmix because this mashes up the eggplant. Serve as-is.

By Allrecipes Member

Mediterranean Dip

Mediterranean Dip

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cream cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning together. Spread mixture onto the bottom of a round 10-inch dish. Spread hummus on top.
  2. 2 Mix tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and red onion together in a bowl; spread over the hummus. Sprinkle feta cheese on top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

By Debbie

Lamb Grinder

Lamb Grinder

5.0

Prep
60 min
Cook
115 min
Total
175 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine kosher salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, dried rosemary, granulated garlic, granulated onion, and lemon pepper together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Place lamb in a large roasting pan. Rub with lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, red wine, and Worcestershire sauce on all sides and between any crevices. Sprinkle with kosher salt mixture and rub over all sides. Pour white wine, chicken stock, 4 crushed garlic cloves, bay leaves, capers, and anchovies into the bottom of the roasting pan.
  4. 4 Cover pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil and roast lamb in the preheated oven until tender but still pink in the center, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).
  5. 5 Remove lamb to a cutting board and allow to cool slightly before slicing. Transfer meat to a large bowl and toss with some of the pan juices to keep it moist. Reserve remaining pan juices.
  6. 6 Increase oven temperature to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  7. 7 Mix sour cream, horseradish, mustard, and garlic basil spread in a small bowl until combined. Cover and refrigerate.
  8. 8 Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; cook and stir onions until they soften and begin to turn golden, about 12 minutes. Pour in Marsala wine and cook until reduced, about 5 minutes.
  9. 9 Stir mushrooms, Kalamata olives, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, fresh rosemary, and red pepper flakes into onion mixture; cook and stir until mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Add lamb slices and reserved pan juices. Cook, stirring to combine, until heated through, about 10 minutes.
  10. 10 Spread each hoagie bun with horseradish sauce. Spoon lamb mixture into buns and top each sandwich with 1/4 of the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Asiago cheese, and feta cheese. Serve with remaining pan juices for dipping.

By Allrecipes

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

Lamb Sliders

Lamb Sliders

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Mix garlic, cumin, coriander, allspice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; add lamb and mix well. Form mixture into 2-ounce patties.
  3. 3 Grill patties on the preheated grill until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place rolls on the grill and heat until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Layer spinach, tzatziki sauce, lamb patty, red onion, and feta cheese in each roll, creating a slider.

By The Flying Shepard

Baked Goat Cheese Caprese Salad

Baked Goat Cheese Caprese Salad

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Drizzle about 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil into the bottom of each 6-ounce ramekin and sprinkle about 1 tablespoon basil per ramekin over the oil. Place 1 goat cheese piece over the basil in each ramekin; surround with sliced cherry tomatoes. Top with cracked black pepper and cayenne. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining basil on top of each portion, place ramekins on a baking sheet, and drizzle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons more olive oil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

By John Mitzewich

One-Pot Mediterranean Chicken

One-Pot Mediterranean Chicken

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, basil, and salt; sauté until starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add artichoke hearts, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, olives, and mushrooms; bring to a boil. Add chicken, cover skillet, and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Shawnee73

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain well. Rinse with cold water and drain well again.
  2. 2 Combine orzo, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, and Asiago cheese in a large bowl.
  3. 3 To make the vinaigrette: Whisk garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; drizzle over orzo mixture and toss lightly to combine. Add basil and parsley and mix well. Let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Chicken and Chourico Pizza

Chicken and Chourico Pizza

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Prepare a pizza pan with olive oil and flour.
  2. 2 Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  3. 3 Dust a flat working surface with flour. Roll the pizza dough out to the size of your pizza pan. Place dough on the prepared pan.
  4. 4 Stir the tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; spread evenly over the surface of the dough. Scatter, in order, the chicken, chourico, red onion, banana peppers, pizza cheese, and Parmesan over the tomato sauce mixture.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack until the cheese is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Switch the oven setting to broil and cook another 5 minutes.

By Raquel Teixeira

Mediterranean-Style Eggplant Pasta

Mediterranean-Style Eggplant Pasta

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange eggplant slices in a colander and sprinkle with enough salt to lightly coat; drain for about 10 minutes. Rinse eggplant and pat dry with paper towels. Chop eggplant into cubes.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pappardelle at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 11 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Heat 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir eggplant, adding more oil if eggplant gets dry, until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer eggplant to a bowl, reserving oil in the skillet.
  4. 4 Heat remaining oil in the same skillet; cook and stir onion and garlic until golden, about 10 minutes. Return eggplant to skillet and season with oregano; cook and stir for 1 minute more.
  5. 5 Mix tomatoes, vinegar, salt, sugar, and black pepper into eggplant mixture; cover skillet and simmer sauce until eggplant is softened, about 10 minutes. Mix sauce with pasta in a bowl; top with mozzarella cheese and basil.

By Debbie

Air Fryer Baba Ganoush

Air Fryer Baba Ganoush

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle cut sides of eggplant with salt. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Blot dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 Brush cut sides of eggplant with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cut off the top 1/4 inch from the garlic bulb, exposing the cloves. Brush cloves with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and wrap bulb in aluminum foil. Place eggplant and garlic in the air fryer basket.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated air fryer until eggplant and garlic are tender and eggplant is deep golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and allow to cool, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Scoop flesh from eggplant and place into the bowl of a food processor. Add tahini, lemon juice, 4 cloves of roasted garlic (reserve remaining roasted garlic for another use), remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, cumin, and paprika; pulse to a moderately smooth consistency. Top with feta cheese, parsley, and lemon zest.

By Allrecipes

Lamb Loaf

Lamb Loaf

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with oil.
  2. 2 Place bread and milk in a small bowl. Press bread with a fork to soak up the milk.
  3. 3 Combine lamb, egg, garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, coriander, basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add soaked bread; discard the leftover milk. Mix with hands until well combined. Transfer meatloaf to the prepared pan.
  4. 4 Combine tomato sauce and mint; spread evenly over the meatloaf. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

By Bones

Easy Marinated Artichokes

Easy Marinated Artichokes

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a jar. Seal the jar and shake until oil and lemon juice emulsify.
  2. 2 Remove the lid and add artichoke hearts. Seal again and shake until artichoke hearts are completely coated.
  3. 3 Serve immediately, or if you like them cold, chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

By KnifeForkandaSpoon

Simple Greek Couscous

Simple Greek Couscous

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat, and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. 2 Mix olives, red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and couscous together in a bowl. Stir about 1 tablespoon liquid from olives and 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes into the couscous mixture until moistened. Add more oil as needed. Fold in feta cheese; sprinkle with parsley.

By DontWastetheCrumbscom