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14 Healthy Mediterranean Mezze Dinners
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Rhys
March 09, 2025
Cherry blossoms are blooming, birds are chirping and I’m sneezing more than usual, you know what that means? Spring is just around the corner!
I’m feeling like it’s time to make the switch over from warm and hearty dishes to something with a little pep and freshness to it.
Let’s get in to it!
Rhys
14 Healthy Mediterranean Mezze Dinners
1. Cod with White Wine/Lemon
Pan-seared cod fillets topped with a zesty lemon white wine sauce and capers.
 | Mediterranean Cod by Fody's Great American Tavern (Link) Served with artichokes, tomatoes, capers, olives and white wine and lemon |
2. Med Bowl
A vibrant bowl with harissa chicken, chickpeas, olives, roasted peppers, jasmine rice, hummus, and tzatziki.
| Mediterranean Bowl by JOEY Uptown (Link) harissa chicken, chickpeas, artichokes, roasted peppers, kalamata olives, gem tomatoes, jasmine rice, hummus, tzatziki. |
3. Turkish Ezme Salad
Spicy, finely chopped tomato and pepper salad.
 | Ezme (Spicy) by Lumi Restaurant (Link) Ezme is a vibrant Turkish spicy tomato and pepper dip, bursting with fresh herbs and a zesty kick, perfect for pairing with warm pita bread. |
4. Spinach Fatayer
Small hand pies stuffed with spinach, onions, and sumac.
 | Spinach Fatayer [fa-tie-yer] by Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh (Link) Fresh spinach, onion & tomato flatbread folded into a triangle and baked. |
5. Falafel
Crispy chickpea fritters served with tahini sauce.
 | Falafel by Yafa Cafe Mediterranean Cuisines and Catering (Link) Crispy chickpea patties seasoned with herbs and spices, served with tahini sauce. |
6. Zucchini Fritters (Kolokithokeftedes)
Crispy zucchini patties with parm and herbs.
 | Zucchini Fritti by Manalú Italian Restaurant (Link) Crispy, golden-brown zucchini slices, lightly breaded and fried to perfection, served with a zesty marinara dipping sauce. |
7. Imam Bayildi
Slow-cooked eggplant stuffed with tomatoes and onions.
 | Imambayildi (Stuffed Eggplant) by Toros (Link) Whole eggplant served with delicious stuffing prepared from onions, green peppers, tomatoes, parsley & a hint of garlic. |
8. Kibbeh
Bulgur-crusted croquettes stuffed with spiced meat or lentils.
 | Kibbeh by Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean (Link) Sauteed ground beef, onions and pine nuts, stuffed in a cracked wheat shell. |
9. Shrimp Saganaki
Shrimp in a spicy tomato and feta sauce.
 | Shrimp Saganaki by Opa! Opa!! (Link) Shrimp Saganaki features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich tomato sauce, topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs, delivering a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite. |
10. Grilled Lamb Kofta
Spiced lamb skewers served with garlic yogurt.
 | Lamb Kofta Kabab by Uncle Momo (Link) Ground lamb shish, grilled, wrapped with pita, tomato, onion, parsley, pickles, tahini. Served with fries and mixed greens |
11. Shish Tawook (Garlic Chicken Skewers)
Marinated grilled chicken with a smoky char.
 | Shish Tawouk by Ammoora (Link) Tender marinated chicken kabob served with grilled vegetables, fragrant saffron rice, and jewel-like pomegranate seeds. Accompanied by a zesty Aleppo chili and yogurt sauce, layered upon toasted spiced lavash bread. |
12. Baked Feta with Honey & Thyme
Warm, gooey feta wrapped in phyllo, topped with honey, lemon, thyme and espelette.
 | Baked Feta by Chemin à la Mer (Link) Honey, Lemon, Thyme and Espelette |
13. Lentil Mujadara
A hearty dish of lentils, caramelized onions, and rice, perfect for a cozy mezze night.
 | Mujadara by Zayna Mediterranean Restaurant (Link) Lentil & rice pilaf topped with caramelized onion & toasted almonds, side yogurt |
14. Stuffed Mushrooms with Feta & Herbs
Roasted mushrooms filled with a mix of feta, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs.
 | Stuffed Mushrooms by Club Soda (Link) Button mushrooms packed with a savory pancetta, apple, and sage bread stuffing, and a luscious Gruyere cheese sauce. One bite and you’ll know—these are not your grandma’s stuffed mushrooms. |
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