The countries on the Mediterranean shores like France,Greece,Italy,Morocco, Spain etc are rich in culture. They also have a very interesting food history. Their cuisines are scrumptious and healthy. Most of the Mediterranean food recipes are rich in healthy oils and low in saturated fats – end result? Mouth-watering cuisine that is good for health. What else can one ask for?
Here I have listed the top 10 Mediterranean food recipes that are healthy and easy to try:
This wonderful recipe is made using broccoli rabe, garlic, anchovy fillets, olive oil, and few wonderful spices. The recipe made using 2 pounds of broccoli rabe serves 7 to 8 people. One serving of this recipe will contain 1g saturated fat, 3mg cholesterol, 5g protein and no dietary fibres and sugars.
It is a low-fat salad that is made using potatoes, fresh Italian herbs, cherry tomatoes and onions. The recipe made using 300g potatoes will serve 4 people. One serving of this recipe has 3g protein, 4g fat, 1g saturates, 0.2g salt and 3g sugar.
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It is a quick and easy Mediterranean recipe, which is full of rich Moroccan flavors. The recipe uses 1 pound of okra (fresh or frozen) and 15 ounces of rinsed chickpea and serves 6 people. One serving of this recipe contains 6g fat, 1g saturated fat, 443mg sodium, 7g dietary fibres with no sugars.
This is a delicious salad, which is enriched with vitamins, fibre and minerals. If you are using 1 ½ cups of whole-wheat couscous, which is the main ingredient of this recipe, you will be able to make 8 servings (1 cup each). One serving of this would contain 110 calories, 2g fat, 4g dietary fibre, 4g protein with no sugars.
This recipe is a top favourite among the people around the Mediterranean shores. It is similar to a normal pizza. Here eggplant parmesan is spun into pizza with marinara, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fresh basil and grilled eggplant. One serving of this contains 7g of total fat, 12mg cholesterol, 16g proteins with no dietary fibre and sugars in it.
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These are crispy and exotic cookies made using hazelnuts and eggs. One serving of these cookies contains 5g of total fat but with no saturated fat, 46mg sodium, 2g protein and 88 calories. They do not contain any dietary fibre and sugars.
This recipe is very easy to make and looks really colourful. You will be using bell peppers (green, yellow, red etc.) with sweet sun-dried tomatoes and briny olives to make this healthy salad. One serving of this yummy salad contains 7g total fat, 330mg sodium, 1g protein with no sugars & dietary fibre in it.
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This is indeed a very delicious salad that has a creamy low-fat dressing, which is made using bottled roasted red peppers. Tuna is also a main ingredient of this salad. One serving of this salad contains 270 calories, 5g total fat with 1g saturated fat, 5530mg sodium and 18g proteins.
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Saganaki is a two-handled and shallow skillet that is a traditional cooking vessel used inGreece. Jumbo shrimp is the main ingredient of this food recipe. One serving of this recipe contains 9g of total fat, 239 calories, 26g protein and 227mg cholesterol. This recipe doesn’t contain any dietary fibre and sugar contents.
This is a fast sauté with smoky and toasted flavors in it, making it a perfect winter meal. One serving of this recipe provides 100 calories, 5g total fat, 12g carbohydrate, 3mg cholesterol and 4g protein.
So what are you waiting for? Try something exotic. Go crazy with these recipes for mediterranean food!