The Mediterranean diet is more than just a way of eating. It’s a lifestyle built around fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors, and gathering around the table. It celebrates olive oil, herbs, vegetables, seafood, whole grains, and a little cheese (of course!).

If you’re looking for healthy dinners that are easy to prepare, full of flavor, and loved by the whole family, these ten Mediterranean recipes are exactly what you need. Each one is simple, nourishing, and rooted in the beautiful traditions of Greek and Mediterranean home cooking.

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Why you will love these recipes

They use real, everyday Mediterranean ingredients — olive oil, vegetables, herbs, and lean proteins.
Each one is family-friendly and ready in about an hour or less.
Most are one-pan or make-ahead meals that simplify weeknights.
And, they bring the joy of Greek home cooking to your table — effortlessly.

1. Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

A one-pan wonder that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Tender chicken roasted with olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano, it’s the essence of Greek comfort food.
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A platter with Greek lemon chicken cut in pieces and roasted potatoes, at the back a citrus squeezer, half a lemon, utensils and a cloth napkin, all on a table.

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2. Easy Chicken Stew with Beans

A hearty, protein-packed stew with tender chicken, creamy beans, and Mediterranean herbs. Perfect for cozy weeknights and even better the next day.
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A cast iron large pot with chicken stew and beans, a lemon, partial view of a loaf of bead and a cloth napkin.

3. Warm Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This baked chickpea salad is full of caramelized flavor from roasting — with lemon, olive oil, and pistachios for a delicious crunch. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Warm chickpea salad with tomatoes and pistachios in a blue baking pan with a spoon, on a table.

4. Greek Zucchini Fritters with Feta

Crispy on the outside, soft and herby on the inside — these fritters are irresistible. Serve them with a dollop of tzatziki for a light, veggie-packed dinner.
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Stacked zucchini fritters kolokithokeftedes on a table with herbs.

5. Orzo with Spinach and Feta

Creamy orzo with spinach, herbs, and tangy feta cheese, a comforting dish that’s rich in flavor yet beautifully balanced.
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Close up of orzo with spinach and feta with a spoon.

6. Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes Soupa)

Simple, earthy, and packed with plant-based protein, this classic soup is a Mediterranean staple that keeps you full and satisfied.
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Two bowls with Greek lentil soup, bread and a tomato on a table.

7. Branzino Fillets with Lemon and Olive Oil

A light, elegant dinner ready in minutes. Flaky fish baked with tomatoes, olive oil, and fresh herbs — everything good about the Mediterranean in one dish.
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Roasted branzino fillets with cherry tomatoes and lemon slices in a baking tray.

8. Chicken Meatballs and lemon rice

Juicy, herby meatballs made lighter with ground chicken and paired with lemony rice. Perfect for meal prep or quick weeknight meals.
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A bowl with chicken meatballs and lemon rice with lemon wedges and utensils. Partial view if a cast iron skillet with meatballs and lemon sauce.

9. Greek Stuffed Tomatoes & Peppers (Gemista)

Vegetables stuffed with rice, herbs, and olive oil — baked until soft and full of summer flavor. A beloved family dish that’s naturally vegan.
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A baking pan with gemista-stuffed tomatoes and bell peppers, potatoes and fresh herbs.

10. Pasta with Tomato Sauce

An easy, 30-minute dinner made with ripe juicy tomatoes, ten garlic cloves, and good olive oil — a simple classic that everyone loves.
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A plate with tomato garlic pasta and a wooden spoon, at the back fresh tomatoes in a bowl.

Eating the Mediterranean way doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s about cooking with love, sharing good food, and enjoying life at a slower pace. Start with these easy recipes, and you’ll find yourself inspired to bring a little bit of the Aegean to your weeknight dinners.

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