This express recipe of zucchini with ground beef is an easy alternative to “dolma” (stuffed zucchini), and it saves the whole process of hollowing the vegetables out and then stuffing them. In this way we can have a quick dish which is still excellent. And even more, since it’s also without rice, it makes a good option for those who follow a low-carb or keto diet.
Category: Keto & Low Carb (EN)
Stuffed courgette flowers (fiori di zucca ripieni)
This is another example of a very easy and tasty Mediterranean starter. Courgette flowers have a very delicate flavor and are usually cooked stuffed with rice in Greece and Turkey, or otherwise with fresh cheese in Italy.
Squid with onion and tomato
This simple and delicious recipe is an excellent source of protein and requires little work. In addition, it’s also healthier than other common recipes of squid, which usually involve breading and frying.
How to make mussels marinara in only 10 minutes
Fish and shellfish are great protagonists of the Mediterranean diet and are generally recommended within a healthy and balanced nutrition plan. Unfortunately, many people avoid them just because they don’t know how to prepare them. And yet, the recipes are usually very simple, since both generally require a short cooking time and few ingredients, like this recipe of “mussels marinara”.
Recipe of Spanish garlic prawns (“gambas al ajillo”)
Few minutes are enough to prepare one of the most emblematic tapas of Spain. The gambas (prawns or shrimp) are simply cooked briefly in olive oil with garlic and a chilli pepper, and topped with some chopped parsley.
How to make chicken gyros like in Greece
Gyros is the method of grilling meat arranged vertically on a rotating grill. It is the exact Greek equivalent and translation of the Turkish döner. But beyond the cooking method, the secret of the flavor of this chicken gyros lies in the spices and marinade.
Easy Mediterranean octopus stew with olives and balsamic
This recipe combines the octopus together with a magnificent accompaniment of Mediterranean flavors like balsamic, olives and vegetables. The preparation is not difficult at all and it’s only necessary to know some basic secrets about how to handle the octopus, which you can learn here.
Greek-style stuffed eggplant or “papoutsakia”
The Mediterranean diet has many recipes for stuffed vegetables, whether with meat or vegetarian, and especially there are many variants with aubergine. „Papoutsakia“ literally means „little shoes“ in Greek, the stuffed aubergines seem to have that shape. They are filled with a mixture of meat, tomato, vegetables and spices. The dish is finally crowned with a gratin of bechamel sauce and grated cheese.
Easy recipe of okra with chicken stew
May be you never have heard of a vegetable called okra (or bamia) until now, as it requires very hot and dry climates to grow, which is why it’s impossible to find fresh in many countries. However, it’s also sold frozen or canned in Turkish or Oriental supermarkets, so if you have the opportunity to find it, I strongly recommend you to try this easy and quick stew.
Cod tortilla recipe like in a “sidrería” of Bilbao
There are many ways of cooking cod In Northern Spain, and this recipe is a very traditional one from Bilbao. The cod omelette is tasty and simple, and it’s an excellent source of protein as well.