19 easy and mediterranean Recipes

halibut, greek seasoning (such as cavender s), tomato, chopped, onion, chopped, pitted kalamata olives, capers, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste

penne pasta, olive oil, minced garlic, roma (plum) tomatoes, diced, green bell pepper, diced, fava beans, drained, onion, diced, lemon juice, grated halloumi cheese, sliced almonds

extra virgin olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, patted dry, all-purpose flour, salt, fresh ground pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, artichoke hearts, strained and cut in half (not marinated ), chickpeas, canned , rinse well, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and dried well, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper, creamy prepared polenta , kept warm

boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz each), olive oil, no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, cut green beans, drained, water, dried oregano, garlic powder, minute brown rice, pitted greek olives, halved, crumbled feta cheese

shell pasta , cooked al dente, drained well, and tossed with 2 tbsp olive oil, red onion, chopped, cucumber, chopped, yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, celery, chopped, pitted kalamata olive, chopped, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and cut into quarters, vegetable oil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomato basil soup mix, fresh ground black pepper, fresh basil, chopped, fresh italian parsley, chopped, crumbled feta cheese

salmon fillets, mediterranean olive oil, lemon, fresh thyme leave, garlic powder, freshly grated parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper

fat free feta cheese or 1 (6 oz) package feta cheese, crumbled, plain nonfat yogurt or 1/3 cup plain yogurt, nonfat sour cream or 1/3 cup sour cream, garlic, minced, sea salt (to taste), fresh ground black pepper , to taste, fresh herb, minced (ie. mint, dill, parsley and or or basil, can also use flavored feta cheese) (optional)

uncooked fettuccine, light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked, tomato, cut into wedges, pitted ripe olives, halved, sliced red onion, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic clove, minced, dried oregano, salt, dried basil, pepper

boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces), olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (roughly chopped ), chickpeas (drained & rinsed ), black olives (sliced ), pesto sauce (more or less to taste), ziti pasta (cooked per label directions & drained), mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided ), red pepper flakes (to taste or optional ) (optional), flat-leaf italian parsley (garnish, roughly chopped )

tilapia fillets (any boneless fish works, e.g. haddock, sole), egg (binding agent, may need two if they are smaller), lemon, fresh thyme sprig (a few will do, more for garnish or decor), flour, salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, spices (any that you like!), vegetable oil (for frying )

saffron, crushed and steeped in 3 tsp. stock, broth -- either chicken broth , or half chicken, half clam juice, chopped peeled tomato (drained from can, amount to taste), spanish or hungarian paprika, turmeric (for color ), salt and pepper, spanish olive oil, chopped onion, minced garlic cloves, boneless chicken with skin, roasted peeled red pepper , cut into slices (or from jar), paella rice (matiz from whole foods) or other mediterranean rice, mussels (debearded and cleaned), ingredients : you could add shrimp, artichoke hearts, peas, spanish sliced chorizo, but adjust proportions so that rice is not overwhelmed.

garlic, peeled and sliced, ground black pepper, salt, lemon juice, canola oil, head romaine lettuce, washed dried and torn to bite-sized pieces, tomatoes, halved, red onion, sliced in half and then each half sliced finely, feta cheese, crumbled

white fish fillets, depending on the size (again snapper, tilapia, even flounder and grouper will work too), diced tomatoes, drained, zucchini, and thin sliced in rounds (about 1 small zucchini), eggplant (i like to use the small japanese varieties which you can find almost any where these days), sliced halved black olives, capers, sliced shallot (or you can use a small onion cut in half and then thin sliced), feta cheese, crumbled, white wine, lemons, thin sliced, fresh parsley, dried oregano, salt (go easy with the capers and olives), pepper, olive oil, quick cooking couscous, parsley , and olive oil for a garnish

pita bread (i use whole wheat), spaghetti sauce, pesto sauce, tomatoes (halved ), bay shrimp (i buy the frozen kind and defrost a little), shredded mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, basil

olive oil, divided, pepper, chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, chopped kalamata olives, dried tarragon, drained capers, dry white wine, roasted skinned , boned chicken breast (such as tyson), chopped, quick-and-easy pizza crusts

chicken broth (a must ), instant rice, plain feta cheese, crumbled, fresh basil leaves (a must ), grape tomatoes, halved, garlic powder , if desired

diced radish, diced cucumber, diced tomato, scallion, sliced (use both green and white parts of scallion, reserve some green for garnish), fresh mint , rough chop. (fresh parsley or cilantro or dill can be substituted for a change in flavor), lemons , juice of, olive oil, crumbled feta cheese