Mediterranean food is revered as some of the most nutritious and delicious in the world. With a focus on fresh produce and fragrant herbs, these recipes will be perfect for summer!
Familiar flavors of fresh olives, red onions, artichokes, and extra virgin olive oil shine in this carefully selected list of Mediterranean favorites.
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Vegan Mediterranean Recipes
Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl
Enjoy this healthy and easy-to-make nourishing bowl. Aromatically spiced sweet potato and chickpeas roast until crispy and are paired with leafy greens and sun-dried tomato hummus. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Vegan Hummus Pasta
Fill up on greens with this veggie-packed hummus pasta. Whole wheat noodles are tossed in a creamy chickpea sauce blended with spinach and peppery arugula – ready in 30 minutes.
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Collard Green Wraps
Crunchy and fresh collard green leaves are ideal for making a veggie-packed wrap. An assortment of rainbow-colored vegetables are stuffed inside each leaf and go great dipped in orange mustard sauce.
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Vegan Falafel Tacos
Protein-packed, these homemade baked falafels are an excellent filling for a fusion taco. The falafel is loaded with fresh herbs and spices, creating a mouth-watering flavor explosion in every bite!
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Mediterranean Pasta Salad
The perfect pasta salad to bring to your next picnic or cookout. This Mediterranean salad is served at room temperature and dotted with tasty ingredients. Including red onion, olives, and artichoke hearts – so delicious!
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Vegan Baklava
Golden baklava dotted with crushed pistachio and drowned in sweet syrup is a show-stopping dessert. Layers of flaky phyllo dough swaddle the sweet, dense filling, making a memorable treat that everyone will love.
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Lemon Chickpea Orzo Soup
This zesty and bright soup is a beautiful summer dish. Bursting with lemon juice and fresh dill, it's a soup that tastes satisfying and refreshing. A hint of tahini adds richness to the light broth – ready in only 30 minutes!
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Herbed Tofu Feta Cheese
Feta is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine. This tofu copycat recipe creates the same briny cheese flavor that pairs with salad, vegetables, and pasta perfectly!
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Greek Braised Eggplant
A one-pot eggplant dish that will become your new favorite! Braised eggplant and Greek spices mingle in a heavy pot with legumes and onions until cooked. This melt-in-your-mouth, flavor-packed dish is a great main or side!
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5-Minute Vegan Garlic Aioli
Few condiments are as tasty as aioli on warm crusty bread. This easy-to-make sauce uses five ingredients and is ready in only a few minutes!
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Socca Farinata
If you enjoy crispy edges on a tender and spongy flatbread, this socca recipe is for you! A simple batter made from chickpea flour hits a hot cast iron pan and cooks until crispy. Easily customizable, you can enjoy it with a variety of spices or herbs.
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Vegan Moussaka with Lentils
This layered casserole is enhanced with exotic spices and flavors. Thin slices of eggplant and potato blanket stewed lentils and are baked until bubbling hot. The moussaka is coated in a vegan bechamel sauce, making it taste oh-so-similar to the traditional recipe!
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Spicy Vegan Stuffed Grape Leaves
Stuffed grape leaves are a wonderful Mediterranean-inspired snack. A combination of grain and legume is stuffed and rolled tightly into each leaf before steaming with lemon. So fresh and tasty!
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Turkish Borek
A spin on a traditional dish, this potato, and okara-filled phyllo dough is a tasty snack or side. It fills your home with a warm scent of buttery goodness that is appetizing and comforting.
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Chickpea Fattoush Salad
Sumac dressing elevates this easy-to-make salad. Ready in less than 10 minutes, this salad is loaded with protein, carbs, and fresh produce. Drizzled and tossed in dressing, it's the ideal lunch or light dinner recipe!
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Vegan Caprese Salad
Rustic and foolproof, this Caprese salad tastes like summer. Rough-cut ripe tomatoes are drizzled in olive oil, pinched basil, and vegan mozzarella — a combination of always great flavors.
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Vegetarian Tagine
This Mediterranean-inspired tagine is a traditional dish from Morocco that blankets your taste buds in warm spices. Cinnamon, cumin, and ginger take center stage and brighten the heavy stewed vegetables – so satisfying.
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Vegan Shakshuka
An excellent recipe for your next brunch or family gathering, this cast iron shakshuka is the perfect combination of spice and comfort. Protein-rich dollops of tofu replace eggs and are simmered in a spicy tomato broth. Serve with bread!
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Vegan Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Fluffy pearl couscous speckled with Mediterranean ingredients is a delicious side dish that's crowd-pleasing. Ready in less than 30 minutes, this simple recipe is ideal for busy weeknights – meal-prep-friendly!
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Vegan Paella
This paella is fragrant and loaded with fresh farm veggies, an excellent dish to prepare for a group! Floral saffron elegantly colors and perfumes the rice, while salty olives add depth, a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
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Vegan Mezze Platter
A mezze platter is excellent for showcasing your favorite Mediterranean recipes in one decadent display. This guide teaches you to create the very best platter with fresh-cut vegetables, bowls of hummus, stuffed grape leaves, nuts, and vegan cheese.
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Mediterranean Tomatoes Stuffed with Rice
Cute and delicious stuffed tomatoes are a creative way to enjoy summer produce. Paired with toasted nuts, these oven-baked tomatoes are flavorful and moist. The perfect recipe to showcase tasty seasoned rice!
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Vegan Mediterranean Pesto Pizza
Pizza is always a crowd-pleaser. Whether you are making a personal pie or large enough to share, this Mediterranean-inspired pesto pizza is a mouth-watering preparation you will love!
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Mediterranean Meal Prep
Take your lunch on the go and enjoy a nutritious home-cooked meal anywhere. This meal-prep-friendly tabouli and hummus lunch is fresh, easy to make, and oh-so-satisfying.
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Foul Mudammas (Egyptian Fava Beans)
A comforting stewed fava bean recipe that is easily customizable. Balanced with fresh lemon juice and chili, these beans pack a punch without being too spicy — a perfect dish to enjoy with bread.
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Enjoy these easy-to-make and incredibly nourishing vegan Mediterranean recipes. Explore this cuisine by indulging in moussaka, baklava, fattoush salad, shakshuka, pesto pizza, and more!
Serves 4
Ingredients
Baba Ganoush Dip
- 1 eggplant sliced
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to high or medium broil and place a rack at the top of the oven.
- Place the sliced eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to drain excess liquid, then pat the eggplant dry between two towels.
- Arrange the eggplant on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 10 minutes, turning once after 5 minutes. Add the garlic for a couple of minutes if you want to make it more flavorful.
- Once the eggplant is softened and golden brown, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly before peeling away most of the skin.
- Add the flesh to a food processor along with the red pepper flakes, tahini, and lemon juice. Pulse to incorporate everything.
- Taste and adjust to preferences, then serve with pita or veggies.
Notes
- Once cooled, this dip can be stored in a lidded container in the fridge for about 4 days.
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Alena Schowalter is a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with her husband, she founded nutriciously in 2015 and has been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages towards a healthy plant-based diet. She’s received training in the fields of nutrition, music therapy and social work. Alena enjoys discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature and creating new recipes.
Enjoy these easy-to-make and incredibly nourishing vegan Mediterranean recipes. Explore this cuisine by indulging in moussaka, baklava, fattoush salad, shakshuka, pesto pizza, and more!