Mediterranean Cuisine Recipes

Baba Ganoush is a Levantine dish made with roasted eggplant mixed with Tahini paste and flavored with various seasoning. This recipe is a healthy twist to the classic with the addition of beetroot, an iron rich vegetable making it a healthier and colourful version of Baba Ganoush.  Serve Baba Ganoush as part of a mezze platter with Classic Hummus, Tzatziki, Fattoush and Tabbouleh along with Pita Bread If you are looking for more Dips here are some : 1. Spinach Hummus Recipe 2. ...

Persian Style Taftan Recipe is a leavened Bread that is famous from Persian, Pakistani and Uttar Pradesh. The bread is made from milk, yogurt and eggs. The bread is then sometimes flavored with saffron cardamom as well. It is then topped with kalonji seeds and baked in the often till golden brown. Note: I have over the years noticed that the flour that is used is very important to get the right texture. The more fresh the flour the better the bread, the more the flour has sat in your flour box or ...

Hummus is a dip or a spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas or other beans, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. It is popular in the Middle Eastern cuisine. It can be served with pita bread, carrots, nachos, or salted biscuits as well. It is a healthy snack which you can also have during your tea time break. This hummus can also be used as a spread for your sandwiches, rolls and shawarmas. Serve Hummus Flavoured With Garlic along with Pita Bread and Baba Ganoush ...

Mediterranean Inspired Spicy Grilled Chicken Recipe is a chewy grilled chicken made with a marinade of ginger garlic paste, roasted red chilli paste, onion powder, red chilli flakes, dried oregano and parsley flakes. This is also a versatile but spicy recipe that can also be served with Indian Breads like Butter Naan Recipe or made into wraps when prepared with the chicken wings or breast instead. You can either grill it on a barbeque grill or on a skewer in the oven. But if you are ...

Mediterranean Tomato Basil Bread Sandwich Recipe With Sweet Piquanté Pepper is a pleasant addition to our list of summer sandwiches. The various colors and textures in this Mediterranean sandwich are eye-pleasing and bursting with flavours of Sweet Piquanté Pepper, red onions and crunchy and juicy tomatoes. You can make it for parties of serve it to kids as an after school snack. You can also include it for your Iftaar parties during Ramzan Serve Mediterranean Tomato Basil Bread Sandwich ...

Baked chicken is one of the simplest ways to cook chicken without adding too much oil/fat and the Lebanese Style Baked Chicken and Potatoes Recipe is one of the healthy styles of preparing chicken. The flavoring in baked chicken is very simple. This tangy- garlicky flavored baked chicken is a traditional Lebanese dish that includes potatoes in it. Lebanese Style Baked Chicken and Potatoes Recipe is a meal in itself. you can also pair it with Lentil and Coconut Milk Soup. Here are a few more ...

Lavash recipe is a traditional bread recipe id Lebanese made with spiced refined flour. Spices like chilli flakes, oregano and sesame is used to add flavours to the Crispy lavash. Crispy Lavash Recipe | Lebanese Bread (Eggless) is easy to prepare and delicious in taste which can be served with Roasted Broccoli And Potato Dip Recipe or any of your favourite dip. If you like this recipe, also try Fluffy & Crispy Cheese Herbed Biscuits Recipe How to Make Homemade Pita Bread Southern Buttermilk ...

Mini Pita Pizza With Tahini Roasted Vegetables Recipe is a Mediterranean style toasted pita as the base topped up with locally available vegetables. It just takes a little time to prep for the topping and it will be done in like few minutes to munch on these mini pizzas as your favorite appetizer or snack. The pizza can be baked in the oven or it can be just toasted on a grill or flat skillet to get the crunchy texture that you are looking for. Serve the Mini Pita Pizza With Tahini Roasted Vegetables ...

Healthy Fresh Vegetable Salad Bowl with Sour Yogurt Dressing Recipe is a complete meal by itself with fresh cut vegetables coated in creamy and sour yogurt dressing. The addition of tzatziki powder gives in an earthy flavor to the whole dish. The bowl is filled with the richness of nutrients and minerals which will help to start your meal in a healthy way. Serve the Healthy Fresh Vegetable Salad Bowl with Sour Yogurt Dressing Recipe as a healthy breakfast in the morning or eat it as an appetizer ...

Dajaj Mechwi Recipe is Mediterranean grilled chicken which has wonderful spice blend in it. When you have friends over make these for them and you are sure to receive a lot of appreciation from them. With grilled chicken with wonderful spices in it, Dajaj Mechwi Recipe makes it a perfect lunch accompaniment along with some crusty bread, Ratatouille with Grilled Cottage Cheese Steak and salad. Here are more Mediterranean recipes for you Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad With Feta Vinaigrette ...

This Middle Eastern style Roasted Carrot Hummus Falafel Wrap makes a quick weeknight dinner or can also be had as a healthy breakfast. When summers are around and you go on picnics with friends and family, the hummus falafel wrap can be made quickly when you have the ingredients handy. Serve the Roasted Carrot Hummus Falafel Wrap Recipe along with Vegetarian Mexican Tacos With Baked Beans, Roasted Peppers and Salad and glass of Plum Ginger Juice Recipe.  Other wrap recipes ...

Zucchini Boats With Chickpeas In Tomato Hummus is a healthy appetiser recipe with chickpeas in hummus and as topping. It is a loaded with veggie goodness, high in protein and has an element of fusion in the spices used. Prepare the spicy tomato hummus in advance and consider Zucchini Boats with chickpeas is half done. Zucchini Boats are low in calories, great for diabetics and also grain free. Refrigerate the remaining hummus in the fridge for up to 4 days and enjoy it as a healthy dip with crackers.Serve ...

Mexican quinoa bean salad recipe can be served either as an appetizer or carry this for lunch with dressing packed separately for a delightful protein enriched meal. This recipe is will be a popular choice for parties and where the salad can be prepared and refrigerated well in advance. Serve Mexican quinoa bean salad Recipe with Spring Vegetables Tagliatelle Pasta (With Mustard Lemon Basil Sauce) and wine to make a filling dinner. Here are a few other similar recipes that might interest you ...

Chickpea Salad with Cherry Tomatoes,Olives and Capsicum Recipe is a simple sauteed salad made with goodness of chickpea and juicy tomatoes and crunchy capsicum. Chickpea is a rich vegetarian source of protein, fiber and iron. It is also low in fat and keeps one feeling full for long. This simple Chickpea Salad recipe can be tweaked in accordance to your taste and preference.  Chickpea Salad can be served as a healthy snack option or as a  light dinner with Vegetable Clear Soup ...

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad is a perfect side dish recipe to serve along with your mediterranean main course. This salad is chilled, fresh is filled with flavours. Give this a try and you are not going back to your usual salad. Serve Mediterranean Cucumber Salad along with Mujaddara Recipe (Traditional Middle Eastern Rice) and end it with a Mascarpone Fruit Dessert Recipe  for a light and delicious weekend dinner. If you like this recipe, you should also try other Salad recipes ...

Delicious Spinach Falafels are healthy and tasty food that has originated from middle eastern countries.Falafels are so versatile that you can incorporate a huge variety of flavours in them. This can be deep fried, grilled , baked and even cooked on a paniyaram pan to suit your preference. Top it onto Top the Delicious Spinach onto a salad or wrap it in a pita bread to make Pita Sandwich with Cauliflower Falafel and Roasted Vegetables and have it with Pomegranate Mint Cocktail ...

Vanilla Flavored Kunafa recipe is an oriental dessert, which is very popular in the holy fasting month of Ramadan. It is made from noodle like pastry long threads, filled with cream and soaked in sugar syrup. There are many ways to do it. I’m doing an easy recipe which is best and tastes delicious. Serve the Vanilla Flavored Kunafa recipe yummy as a dessert to end a wholesome dinner with Lucknowi Murg Biryani or Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani Recipe. Browse here for more Ramadan Recipes Mutton ...

The health benefits of Quinoa are well known. But if its peculiar and bland taste is stopping you from including it in your regular diet, try this flavourful Mediterranean Quinoa bowl. This simple recipe uses fresh vegetables with Quinoa and a smoky red bell pepper sauce to dress them up. It is a very versatile recipe and you can use any seasonal vegetables of your choice. If you don't mind the indulgence you can also add Feta cheese to your bowl. Serve this healthy Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl on ...

Thin, beautiful crepes, Savoury Crepes with Za'atar Spiced Chicken Recipe stuffed with an incredibly delicious Mediterranean za’atar spiced chicken, served with a perfect dijon mustard cream sauce. Takes hardly 20-30 minutes to make this recipe and these savoury crepes are perfect for breakfast, lunch or even for easy and quick dinner. Enjoy this step-by-step procedure to make the perfect za’atar spiced chicken stuffed savoury crepes and serve it with drizzled mustard cream sauce ...

Waffled Falafel and Vegetables Recipe is a low-fat variant of the deep fried traditional Middle Eastern falafels. These falafels can be also be reinvented by baking or be cooked on a paniyaram pan. Making falafels in waffled form retains proteins from chickpeas and adds a nutty flavour due to waffling. Roast some veggies and toss in a salad to make the protein rich waffled Falafels a mainstream meal. Serve Waffled Falafels and Vegetables along with Mediterranean Cucumber Salad for a weekend ...

Orzo also called Risoni, is a type of short-cut pasta, which looks like a large grain of rice or a melon seed. This versatile pasta cooks very quickly and is mess-free to eat. A tangy, creamy Vinaigrette of Feta cheese and red wine vinegar lends a zesty Mediterranean flavour to the Orzo pasta. The salad is so easy to make that there is hardly any recipe to it. This recipe is just a rough guide, you can also adjust the quantity of ingredients according to your taste. This fresh, Mediterranean Orzo ...

Hummus is a middle eastern dish that is served as a classic dip. Traditionally, It is a combination of chickpeas, tahini paste(sesame seed paste) and olive oil with some flavourings! However, there are a lot of variants of hummus with white bean, black bean, etc. Kale White Bean Hummus is another great variation of the traditional hummus, a veggie hummus dip! White beans are full of anti-oxidants and have a lot of protein and fibre. Kale is also a powerhouse of nutrition and this recipe uses greek ...

Egyptian Koshari is a popular dish originated in the 19th century as a way to use up the odds and ends leftover in the pantry. Small quantities of lentils, rice, macaroni, chickpeas, tomato sauce, onions, garlic, oil, vinegar, etc are usually used as a means to quickly finish the leftover supplies in this single dish. It is usually made with a combination of many things like rice, grains, lentils and macaroni, garnished with chickpeas and crispy fried onions. A hot sauce is usually drizzled on top. ...

Spanish Omelette Recipe or Tortilla Espanola is a thick, fluffy omelette made using potatoes and eggs. This is a basic recipe with potatoes, onions and eggs. You can also try a variation by adding coloured peppers or tomatoes and herbs. Using a non-stick pan helps to easily handle the omelette. It can be served on its own for breakfast or as a tapa snack (Spanish style appetizer) for brunch party.  Serve the Spanish Omelette along with Banana Almond & Prunes Smoothie for a wholesome ...