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Mediterranean
Mediterranean cooking is built on simple ingredients: olive oil, tomatoes, fresh herbs, fish, legumes, and plenty of vegetables. Find Greek salad with feta, grilled fish, tomato pasta, hummus, and roasted veg — light, colorful plates you can make any day of the week. Put a bit of summer on your plate.
Frequently asked questions
What defines Mediterranean cuisine?
Olive oil instead of butter, lots of fresh vegetables, fish and seafood, legumes, herbs, and whole-grain pasta. The food is light, colorful, and full of flavor.
Are Mediterranean recipes healthy?
Usually yes. They're built around vegetables, olive oil, fish, and legumes, so you get plenty of fiber and healthy fats. That's why the Mediterranean diet gets recommended so often.
What Mediterranean dish can I make quickly?
Try tomato-basil pasta, a Greek salad, or grilled vegetables with feta. Most Mediterranean dishes are ready in under half an hour and don't need complicated steps.
How do I start cooking the Mediterranean way?
Swap butter for olive oil, have fish once or twice a week, and give vegetables half the plate. Add legumes instead of meat a few times a week and you've got the Mediterranean base covered.