15 Mediterranean Comfort Food Recipes
Craving something cozy and nourishing? These 15 Mediterranean comfort food recipes deliver all the warmth and satisfaction of classic comfort dishes—with a fresh, healthy twist!
Inspired by the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet, these meals are filled with wholesome ingredients like olive oil, lean proteins, hearty grains, and vibrant veggies.
From rich stews and baked pastas to warm grain bowls and flavorful casseroles, each recipe is bursting with bold flavors and feel-good ingredients.
Whether you’re winding down on a chilly evening or sharing a meal with loved ones, these dishes offer the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition.
1
Gyro Pizza
This Gyro Pizza is a Mediterranean mashup the whole family will love. All of the ingredients in a classic gyro and homemade tzatziki sauce!
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2
Mediterranean Lentil Soup (or Stew)
Mediterranean Lentil Stew is a hearty, delicious, meatless meal that’s good for you! Cook it longer for lentil stew.
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3
Vegan Bean Stew with Borlotti Beans
Cozy and warming, savoury and full of flavour. This comforting bean stew is rich with tomatoes and uses either fresh or canned borlotti beans that soften
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4
Mediterranean Vegan White Bean Stew With Capers and Dill – Avocado Skillet
This Mediterranean Vegan White Bean Stew With Capers and Dill will be your new go to healthy stew recipe. Avocado Skillet is a vegan blog.
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5
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
This cozy creamy sausage tortellini soup is the perfect warm bowl of comfort food for a quick dinner, and is made in less than 30 minutes!
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6
Pastichio Recipe (Greek Lasagna – Foxes Love Lemons
Greek Lasagna is comforting layers of noodles, meaty tomato sauce and yogurt bechamel sauce. Assemble pastitsio in advance and freeze!
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7
Croatian Seafood Stew AKA Brudet – Forking Good Food
Croatian Seafood Stew is an easy recipe with tons of flavor. Add bread and you have a hearty meal that will WOW your family and friends.
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8
Easy Italian Wedding Soup Recipe
This Italian wedding soup recipe is simple and perfect for a comforting dinner idea. Made with meatballs, pasta, and escarole, it’s a delicious and hearty meal.
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9
Winter Nourish Bowl
A hearty, balanced bowl complete with whole grains, legumes, a rainbow of veggies, juicy fruits, heart-healthy nuts and a luscious dressing.
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10
Super Easy Paella Recipe
This Easy Paella needs only 10 main ingredients, 30 minutes, and one pan. It’s naturally gluten-free and can be made with or without saffron.
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11
Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs
These Mediterranean chicken meatballs are a great 30 minute meal that is packed with flavor. Paired with couscous, rice, or hummus for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal. Great for meal prep!
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12
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Tender chicken, vegetables and orzo pasta in a savory lemon broth, this easy soup is so delicious you’ll want a second bowl! This is the perfect cozy soup to warm up with, is perfect for when you’re not feeling great, and uses simple ingredients – plus it’s made in under 30 minutes!
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13
Tuscan Sausage Soup with White Beans and Kale
Love brothy Tuscan white bean soup? My Tuscan Sausage Soup w/ White Beans and Kale uses pantry staples for the best, hearty spicy sausage soup ever!
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14
Mediterranean Lentil Soup (or Stew)
Mediterranean Lentil Stew is a hearty, delicious, meatless meal that’s good for you! Cook it longer for lentil stew.
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15
Mediterranean Chicken Casserole
If you feel the need for comfort food that is quick and easy to prepare, look no further than this full-of-flavour Mediterranean Chicken Casserole.
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