Easy Recipes

Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce & Pita

Cuisine: Middle Eastern / MediterraneanPreparation Time: 25 minutes (plus 1–2 hours marinating time)Cooking Time: 20 minutesServings: 4–6 🍗 Ingredients For the Chicken Marinade: 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts) 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin

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Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Feta

Cuisine: MediterraneanPreparation Time: 20 minutesCooking Time: 25 minutesServings: 4–6 🌾 Ingredients For the Salad: 1 cup couscous (preferably whole wheat or pearl couscous) 1 ¼ cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 small zucchini, diced 1 small eggplant, diced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 2 tablespoons

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Classic Mediterranean Hummus with Olive Oil & Paprika Drizzle

Cuisine: Middle Eastern / MediterraneanPreparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 10 minutes (if using dried chickpeas, add soaking/cooking time)Servings: 6–8 🫒 Ingredients For the Hummus: 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, 15 oz, drained and rinsed) ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon) ¼ cup well-stirred tahini (sesame paste) 1 small garlic clove,

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Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables with Balsamic Glaze

Cuisine: Mediterranean / Italian / GreekPreparation Time: 20 minutesCooking Time: 35–40 minutesServings: 4–6 🫑 Ingredients For the Roasted Vegetables: 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons 1 yellow squash, sliced into half-moons 1 red onion, cut into wedges 1 cup cherry

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Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Chops with Rosemary & Garlic Marinade

Cuisine: Mediterranean / Greek / ItalianPreparation Time: 15 minutesMarinating Time: 2–4 hours (or overnight for best flavor)Cooking Time: 10–12 minutesServings: 4 🧄 Ingredients For the Marinade: 8 lamb loin or rib chops (about 1 to 1½ lbs total) ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon) 3 cloves

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing

Cuisine: Mediterranean / Middle EasternPreparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: None (optional chilling time: 30 minutes)Servings: 4–6 🧄 Ingredients For the Salad: 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas) 1 medium cucumber, diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ small red onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced

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Mediterranean Shakshuka — Poached Eggs in Spiced Tomato Sauce

Cuisine: Mediterranean / Middle EasternPreparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 25 minutesServings: 4 🥫 Ingredients For the Sauce: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon ground cumin

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