13 Mediterranean Recipes For Breakfast, Lunch, Or Dinner That Will Have You Loving Your Veggies

Mediterranean recipes are all the rage now, and for good reason. With their focus on healthy, all-natural foods that taste amazing, who wouldn’t want to eat this way? If getting more vegetables into your eating plan is on your to-do list, but you don’t find them particularly appetizing, then dive head-first into Mediterranean dishes. They are incredibly flavorful, and give you tons of good nutrition. Here are thirteen recipes that do exactly that.

1. Mediterranean Zucchini Boats

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These delicious Mediterranean zucchini boats are the perfect way to eat your vegetables and actually love them at the same time. It even gives you plenty of plant-based protein thanks to the quinoa it’s stuffed with. This is one recipe you don’t want to pass up.

2. Shrimp Saganaki

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Shrimp saganaki is a delicious shrimp and tomato-based dish perfect for lunch or dinner. It’s filling, it has tons of flavor and is wonderful served with some flatbread. Enjoy it over rice or quinoa if you want to add some bulk.

3. Hummus Wraps

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If you’re all about convenience, these hummus wraps are a great on-the-go option for lunch. They are easy to make, nutritious, and delicious, plus, they are loaded with protein and fiber. The hummus makes them creamy, and the flavors blend together beautifully to create a wrap that actually tastes good.

4. Greek Avocado Toast

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Preparing this easy and healthy breakfast or brunch recipe only takes ten minutes. If you like standard avocado toast, you’ll love this delicious, heart-healthy toast for a healthy breakfast or brunch. Greek avocado toast has the flavors you love in avocado toast with a Greek twist.

5. Vegetable Breakfast Tart

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This vegetable breakfast tart is a filling, protein-filled breakfast at home or on the go. Make it for lunch to get you through midday cravings and ensure that you have enough energy for whatever the day throws at you.

6. Mediterranean Avocado Toast

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Are you tired of the same scrambled eggs or oatmeal for breakfast or brunch? Try this Mediterranean avocado toast recipe. It’s rich in protein and fiber, and the best part is it tastes amazing.

7. Orzo Salad With Pesto

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This delicious orzo salad with pesto is great for lunches or light brunches. With garden vegetables, healthy fats, feta, and arugula, this dish is perfect for a mid-morning meal to start your day.

8. Air Fryer Falafel

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Try this air fryer falafel for a flavor-filled lunch or a healthy snack. It’s a healthier version because it’s cooked in an air fryer instead of being deep-fried. You can enjoy them on their own, serve them with pita bread, or make a sandwich.

9. Greek Pasta Salad

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If you love having salad for brunch, make this Greek pasta salad. Try this recipe to enjoy two ways to make this salad: one with a bolder flavor and the other mild enough for kids to enjoy.

10. Artichoke Chicken Pasta

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This artichoke chicken pasta is a versatile recipe that you can enjoy for brunch, lunch, or dinner. If you love artichoke hearts, this Mediterranean-inspired brunch dish should be on your list. It is clean, light, and healthy.

11. Greek Rice Bowl

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This Greek rice bowl recipe is a wonderful meal for one person and a great way to use up leftover brown rice. It is a flavor-packed meal with beans, brown rice, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese crumbles on top.

12. Greek Couscous Salad

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Still can’t get enough of Greek flavors? Add this Greek couscous salad to your brunch meal ideas. Savor the best of Mediterranean-inspired flavors in one dish as it uses the best seasonal ingredients that are staples in the Mediterranean diet.

13. Avocado Toast With Tomatoes

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Are you looking to level up your breakfast or brunch game with a delicious twist? You’ve found it with this amazing combo of avocado toast with tomatoes. Satisfy your cravings and give your taste buds a treat they won’t forget.

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Author: Tiffany McCauley

Title: Food and Travel Journalist

Expertise: Food, cooking, travel

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Tiffany McCauley is a nationally syndicated journalist and an award-winning cookbook author and food blogger. She has been featured on MSN, Huffington Post, Country Living Magazine, HealthLine, Redbook, and many more. Her food specialty is healthy comfort food recipes.

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