36 Winter Mediterranean Diet Dinners

"These healthy burgers get a Mediterranean twist with a yogurt sauce seasoned with oregano, lemon and feta cheese. If you can't find ground lamb, ask the butcher to grind some for you."

This healthy Mediterranean Sea Bass is smothered in a piquant, healthy, Mediterranean-inspired sauce made from tomatoes, white wine, fennel and olives.

"Packed with herbs & spices, this crispy baked falafel recipe is bursting with delicious flavor. Stuff it into pitas, top it with your favorite fixings & enjoy!"

If you’re looking for an easy and healthy, meatless dinner, it’s hard to beat Spaghetti Squash with Marinara Sauce. Truly. 

"If you have 10 minutes, this White Bean Salad is for you. Packed with healthy protein, this creamy salad is filled with fresh vegetables and herbs. And then dressed in a deliciously simple vinaigrette."

Slow Cooker Ikarian Stew is a delicious and hearty mixture of black-eyed peas, vegetables, and spices slowly cooked, and perfect for a chilly day.

"Sun-dried tomato pesto and lemon do double duty to season both the salmon and the couscous in this healthy one-pan dinner recipe. Serve the salmon with extra lemon wedges and a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired."

"There are very few tasty things healthier than this Mediterranean-style fish! Why not? It’s a keto dream, low carb, gluten-free… chow down and overindulge without a teeny weeny bit of guilt!"

Curry Lentil Soup is naturally vegan, packed with curry flavors, turmeric, and ginger, and is utterly delicious. Simple to make in 30 minutes or less, it's a must cook for soup season!

"This one-pot pasta with tangy tomato-basil sauce is a simple, fast and easy weeknight dinner. All of your ingredients go into one pot, and with a bit of stirring and about 25 minutes of cook time, you'll have a healthy dinner the whole family will enjoy."

White Bean Stew with Swiss Chard is a hearty bowl of healthy, creamy comfort food, quickly cooked in about 20 minutes. Topped with feta and fresh parsley and so incredibly delicious, you'll be making it often!

Minestrone Soup with Orzo and Kale is a hearty, healthy, and delicious Tuscan Bean Soup recipe often served during the colder months in Tuscany.

"Greek seasoned chicken with fresh oregano, dill, garlic, lemon, and paprika, pan seared and cooked with healthy farro, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives for a delicious all in one skillet dinner."

This White Bean Stew with Kale is a spicy and hearty bowl of healthy, creamy comfort food, ready in about 20 minutes. With a vibrant blend of herbs and spices, much like Harissa, often found in Tunisian cuisine.

"This quinoa tabbouleh is ready in 20 minutes and is the perfect meal to eat on the go. It’s really easy to make and so nutritious."

"This easy shakshuka is made with eggs that are gently poached in a simmering mixture of tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and garlic. A few warm spices and some fresh herbs complete this satisfying one-skillet dish!"

This 5 Minute Instant Pot White Bean Soup is packed with vegetables, is pantry friendly, and is a perfect healthy soup recipe, perfect for quick meals. 

"With a focus on vegetables, fiber-rich legumes and healthy fats, this slow-cooker stew fits the bill for those following the Mediterranean diet. Swap out the chickpeas for white beans for a different twist, or try collards or spinach in place of the kale. A drizzle of olive oil to finish pulls together the flavors of this easy vegan crock-pot stew."

"This healthy one-dish wonder is perfect for a busy weeknight or a Saturday night with friends. Baking the salmon with the vegetables and lemon slices yields a perfectly tender and flavorful fish every time, since the veggies release their juices to create their own flavorful sauce."

Do you have 15 minutes for a warm and yummy White Bean Soup? For a warm and cozy meal on a blustery day? For me? Any day of the week! Plus... it's healthy too and packed with vegetables like onion, garlic, carrots, green beans, tomatoes and spinach.

"Simple Roasted Red Pepper Pasta….With all the fresh burrata… This dinner needs to be a weekly staple, it’s THAT good."

This quick and easy Fish Chowder is a no-recipe recipe. It's delicious, extremely adaptable, light, and creamy. Made with cod, a handful of vegetables, and seasoning.

Tuscan Bean Soup, otherwise known as Ribollita, is a 15th-century traditional fall and winter soup, brimming with seasonal healthy superfoods like kale and squash. And incredibly soul-satisfying and delicious!

Rich in flavor, this Slow Cooker Turkey Quinoa Black Bean Chili is perfect for chilly nights by the fire, game days, or easy weeknight dinners.

"Earthy, nutty farro gives substance to this dish, which we enjoy as a vegetarian main course, but it's brilliant on the side as well. The sweet potatoes, onions, and nuts are roasted to add deep flavor, and the pomegranate seeds offer a gorgeous pop of color and a sweet-tart surprise in each bite."

This creamy root vegetable soup is perfect for a chilly, winter day. Root vegetables simmer in a fragrant broth before being pureed into a velvety, delicious soup. Ready in 35 minutes or less! 

If you’re looking for a healthy and quick weeknight meal, this Instant Pot Chickpea Curry is an easy favorite. In 20 minutes. And… so, so delicious!

This Greek Roasted Chicken with Lemon Orzo is a simple but utterly delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal you’ll love. Served family style, this tender and juicy chicken, roasted in bright and savory flavors, couldn’t be easier to make. And the lemon orzo is a delightful addition.

If you’re looking for a healthy and quick dinner, try my Easy Sheet Pan Baked Fish with Vegetables. Seasonal white fish is seasoned with lemon and garlic before baked on a bed of sliced potatoes, snow peas, spinach, and zucchini for a delicious, light, and easy sheet pan dinner that is perfect for spring!

"Chicken and rice is an easy, one pan recipe and this version shines with bright Mediterranean flavors. Juicy chicken thighs are soaked in a citrusy, lemon dijon marinade then baked with fluffy rice."

This baked Flounder recipe is a quick sheet pan, healthy baked fish recipe, packed with simple delicious flavor, and ready in under 15 minutes. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

Paella, while it seems exotic, is really an easy weeknight dish you can whip up in 20 minutes or so. This is one of my favorite recipes for Paella with Chicken, Chorizo, and Shrimp.

"This One Pot Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice is the best chicken and rice recipe they’ve ever had (their words not mine!). A dinner that’s quick to prep, easy, and baked in the oven so it’s entirely hands off cooking."

"A simple herb mixture on this roast provides irresistible flavor" in this Mediterranean Diet dinner recipe.

A simple Mediterranean-style fish dish that's easy and delicious!