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135 recipes

5-Minute Marinated Feta

Cubed feta packed in a jar with lemon slices, green onions, garlic, thyme and red pepper flakes, covered with olive oil and marinated overnight.

MediterraneanAppetizer5 minServes 127 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: gin

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

HB-11200 · Hand-built original

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Antipasto Platter Nachos

Mediterranean crackers baked nacho-style with mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning and capocollo or soppressata, topped with tomatoes, peppers, olives, seasoned ricotta and Calabrian chiles.

MediterraneanAppetizer15 minServes 4547 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: spices

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

HB-11212 · Hand-built original

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Avocado Dip

Avocado blended with chickpeas, tahini, lemon and cilantro to a smooth hummus-style dip.

MediterraneanStarter5 minServes 6111 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

Pairs well with: pita bread, crudites, tortilla chips

HB-4875 · Hand-built original

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Baked Feta Pasta

A baked feta pasta where a block of feta roasts with cherry tomatoes, shallot and garlic until the tomatoes burst, then everything is tossed with pasta, lemon zest and basil.

MediterraneanMain course0 min3–429 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: feta

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

HB-6053 · Hand-built original

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Balela Salad

A bean salad of garbanzo beans and black beans with cherry tomatoes, mint, parsley, dill and red onion in a blended lemon, sumac and jalapeño dressing.

MediterraneanAppetizer15 minServes 6209 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-11241 · Hand-built original

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Burnt Eggplant and Bell Pepper Dip

Roasted eggplant and red bell pepper blended into a smoky dip with olive oil, lemon, garlic and smoked paprika, finished with parsley. Smooth, charred and bright, made for scooping.

MediterraneanAppetizer1 hrServes 65 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: eggplant

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

HB-12943 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Gyro

Thin chicken breast marinated in Greek yogurt, paprika, cumin and honey, stacked on skewers and baked, shaved into warm pita with tzatziki, tomato, red onion and fries.

MediterraneanMain course6 hr 45 minServes 6381 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-9364 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Meatballs With Whipped Tahini and Arugula

Baked chicken meatballs with zucchini, mint and sumac, served on pale whipped tahini with a warm salad of roasted mushrooms, arugula and lemon.

Mediterranean1 hr5–6 servings (3 meatballs per serving)212 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-13081 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Shawarma Melt

A Mediterranean melt of thin chicken strips marinated in paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, hot sauce and vinegar, cooked in a skillet and piled onto toasted ciabatta rolls with garlic sauce, pickles, tomato, onion and melted mozzarella.

MediterraneanMain course4 hr 12 minServes 6598 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-9275 · Hand-built original

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Chickpea, Courgette + Pesto Orzo Salad

Orzo and chickpeas tossed with fried courgettes and pesto, sharpened with lemon juice. The salad is topped with toasted pine nuts, parmesan shavings and basil, with rocket alongside.

MediterraneanSaladVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpeas

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

HB-6494 · Hand-built original

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Courgette, Pistachio and Olive Filo Pie

Spiced courgettes, fennel, chickpeas and hummus under scrunched filo, finished with pistachios and sumac.

MediterraneanMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4–6566 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: courgette

Pairs well with: tomato salad, yogurt, flatbread

HB-4852 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Spinach and Chickpeas

Chickpeas and spinach in a harissa cream sauce with shallots, topped with chopped giardiniera and crisp fried shallots, served with flatbread and lemon.

MediterraneanMain course4 servings194 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chickpeas

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

HB-6735 · Hand-built original

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Easy Chicken Shawarma

Chicken thighs and breasts marinated in yogurt with paprika, cumin, turmeric, allspice and cinnamon, seared in a cast-iron skillet and served in warm pitas with a blended garlic sauce, onions, fries and pickles.

MediterraneanMain course40 minServes 6458 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-9391 · Hand-built original

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Easy Yogurt Soup With Orzo and Chickpeas

A Turkish-style yoghurt soup thickened gently with cornstarch and egg yolk, flavoured with dried mint and saffron or turmeric, with orzo and chickpeas stirred through. Olive oil, sumac and Aleppo pepper are offered at the table.

Mediterranean30 minServes 4375 kcalGluten-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-17803 · Hand-built original

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Farro with Toasted Fennel, Lemon, and Basil

Farro with Toasted Fennel, Lemon, and Basil is a Mediterranean side centred on farro, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

MediterraneanSide4–6 servings107 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: farro

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

HB-4119 · Hand-built original

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Fattoush Salad with Chicken

A chopped romaine salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, bell pepper, mint and parsley, topped with cumin-seasoned chicken and crisp sumac pita chips and tossed in a blended honey, lemon and sumac dressing, with feta if liked.

MediterraneanMain course33 minServes 4714 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-12224 · Hand-built original

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Flounder en Papillote with Fennel, Olives, & Lemon

Flounder baked in parchment parcels with fennel, lemon, cherry tomatoes and olives.

MediterraneanMain courseServes 4174 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: flounder

HB-4401 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Aioli

This creamy Garlic Aioli recipe is made from scratch in a food processor with fresh garlic, Dijon, lemon juice, honey, egg, and oil in just 5 minutes!

MediterraneanSauce5 minServes 16127 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-0977 · Hand-built original

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Green Goddess Dressing

A food processor dressing of fresh herbs and tarragon blended with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, sea salt and black pepper, left slightly chunky.

MediterraneanSide5 minServes 11502 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: fresh herbs of choice

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

HB-12227 · Hand-built original

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