Mediterranean Meal Ideas

A Mediterranean diet is an excellent way to maintain a healthy weight. Here are seven meal ideas with links to recipes to get you started.

  1. Greek-Style Baked Cod with Lemon and Garlic

Lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and a mix of Mediterranean spices give this dish its wonderous flavor! This simple recipe can be ready to serve in just over 20 minutes.

  1. Chicken Shawarma

Chicken shawarma is a favorite of Middle Eastern street food. Shawarma’s flavor comes from a homemade mixture of spices.

  1. Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

This homemade vegetable stew is filled with warm Moroccan flavor. This delicious dish is simple, vegan, and gluten free.

  1. Easy Seafood Paella

This version of seafood paella is modern and simple to make. You’ll absolutely love it! And unlike many classic paella recipes, no special pan is required. Follow this step-by-step tutorial and watch the video to try out this recipe for yourself.

  1. Spanakopita

Spanakopita is a Greek spinach pie made up of layers of flaky phyllo with spinach, onions, cheese, and herbs. This dish is simpler to make than many would believe. Try out the recipe and tutorial for a new cooking experience.

  1. Chicken Souvlaki

A favorite for many, chicken souvlaki’s flavor comes from its marinade. As a bonus, the same recipe for the tzatziki sauce can also be used for pork!

  1. Briam

Greek briam, similar to ratatouille, is a traditional Greek roasted vegetables dish. It is made up of a mix of vegetables that are baked using simple flavors.

Dr. Barbara Edwards, a Princeton M.D. internist practices at Penn Medicine Princeton Health in the Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center and also serves as Medical Director of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Community Health Center.