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135 recipes

Grilled Salmon with Salsa Verde and Farro

Skin-on salmon fillets grill until the skin crisps and are served over farro cooked with anchovy, garlic and olives, topped with a herb, caper and lemon salsa verde and watercress.

MediterraneanMain course1 hrServes 4212 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-7167 · Hand-built original

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Halloumi and Fall Vegetable Roast

Cauliflower, sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts roasted at high heat with cubes of halloumi, garlic and thyme, finished with a balsamic and honey drizzle.

MediterraneanMain course0 minServings: 2 as a main, 4 as a side607 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: halloumi

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-13981 · Hand-built original

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Herby Chickpea Salad

Chickpeas tossed with fresh herbs, lemon and olive oil, with chopped vegetables as listed. Served chilled or at room temperature.

MediterraneanSaladVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpea

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-4672 · Hand-built original

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Herby Pearl Couscous and Sugar Snap Pea Salad

Pearl couscous tossed warm with chopped sugar snap peas, mint, parsley and allspice in a lemon and olive oil dressing that starts with grated garlic and diced red onion.

MediterraneanSalad0 min4 servings410 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: couscous

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-7225 · Hand-built original

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High-Protein Hummus

A smooth chickpea hummus blended with cottage cheese, tahini, lemon and cumin, finished with olive oil and parsley.

MediterraneanAppetizer15 minServes 4625 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpeas

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-11522 · Hand-built original

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High-Protein Red Pepper Hummus

Garbanzo beans blended with cottage cheese, roasted red peppers, tahini and lemon until smooth, garnished with olive oil and parsley.

MediterraneanAppetizer15 minServes 4634 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpeas

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-11727 · Hand-built original

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How to Cook Bulgur Wheat

Bulgur wheat simmered in broth until tender and rested before fluffing, with a simple hot-water soak method for fine bulgur.

MediterraneanSide0 min6 people205 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: bulgur wheat

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-7302 · Hand-built original

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Kokkari Maroulosalata Salad

A chopped romaine and radicchio salad with dill and green onions, dressed with a blended feta, garlic and lemon dressing and topped with toasted pine nuts and crumbled feta.

MediterraneanSalad20 minServes 4453 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cheese

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-11531 · Hand-built original

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Kokkari Watermelon Feta Salad

Cubed watermelon topped with toasted pine nuts, crumbled feta and torn basil, drizzled with olive oil and finished with flaky salt.

MediterraneanAppetizer10 minServes 4410 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: gin

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-11560 · Hand-built original

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Marinated Artichoke Hearts

Quartered canned artichoke hearts marinated first in red wine vinegar and salt, then in olive oil and dried oregano.

MediterraneanSide35 minServes 1287 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: artichoke hearts

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-12020 · Hand-built original

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Marinated Red Onions

Thinly sliced red onions marinated in red wine vinegar and salt, then olive oil and dried oregano, for use as a topping.

MediterraneanSide35 minServes 1292 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: red onions

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-12021 · Hand-built original

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Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes roasted with spiced chickpeas and topped with a garlic herb hummus sauce and a parsley and tomato salad.

MediterraneanMain course0 minServes 4230 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sweet potatoes

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-4473 · Hand-built original

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Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Cooked green lentils tossed with cucumber, tomatoes, hearts of palm and mint in a lime, garlic and Dijon dressing.

MediterraneanSalad40 minServes 4475 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: lentils

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-11796 · Hand-built original

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Mediterranean One Pan Salmon

A whole salmon fillet baked on one pan with cherry tomatoes on the vine, red bell pepper, shallot, lime and Kalamata olives under a spiced dressing of harissa, sumac, date syrup and pomegranate molasses.

MediterraneanMain courseGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-7593 · Hand-built original

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Middle Eastern Shirazi Salad

A finely chopped salad of Persian cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and green bell pepper with cilantro, parsley and mint, dressed with olive oil, lime and sumac.

MediterraneanSalad10 minServes 4106 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cucumber

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-11533 · Hand-built original

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Nonna's Dreamy Pasta and Beans with Halloumi and Rocket Pesto

Cannellini beans and gemelli pasta simmer together in stock with garlic, chilli and thyme until the pasta drinks up the liquid, then lemon juice and rocket pesto stir through. Finely grated halloumi goes over the pan, with more pesto and halloumi served alongside.

MediterraneanMain course0 minServes 41026 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: pasta

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables

HB-7793 · Hand-built original

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One-Pan Italian Sausage Gnocchi

Potato gnocchi simmered in one pan with browned mild Italian sausage, marinara and broth, finished with spinach, cream and Parmigiano Reggiano.

MediterraneanMain course17 minServes 4576 kcalGluten-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: sausage

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-11883 · Hand-built original

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Pistachio Walnut Baklava

Phyllo layered with a ground pistachio and walnut filling, baked until golden, then soaked with a cooled honey, lemon and rose water syrup and finished with the reserved nuts.

MediterraneanDessert1 hr 20 minServes 12622 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: melted butter

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-11250 · Hand-built original

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Preserved Lemons Recipe

Whole lemons salted with sugar, peppercorns and bay leaves and left in lemon juice for three weeks to a month until the rinds soften and mellow.

MediterraneanSide0 minServes 1629 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: lemon

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-7980 · Hand-built original

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Quinoa Salad

Cooked quinoa tossed with cucumber, bell pepper, parsley and green olives in a lemon and olive oil dressing.

MediterraneanSalad0 min4 servings725 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: quinoa

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-5390 · Hand-built original

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