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Easy, creamy, snack-able, and full of fiber and protein — what’s not to love about hummus? We’ve made spicy, golden, and beet versions, and NOW: a bright and herby green goddess hummus with fresh basil, parsley, and lemon!
It’s perfect for everyt…
Easy, creamy, snack-able, and full of fiber and protein — what’s not to love about hummus? We’ve made spicy, golden, and beet versions, and NOW: a bright and herby green goddess hummus with fresh basil, parsley, and lemon!
It’s perfect for everything from sandwiches to snack platters and requires just 10 minutes and 9 ingredients! Let us show you how it’s done!
Origins of Hummus
Like many foods, the exact origin of hummus is debated.
This homemade tahini recipe is easy to make with 3 ingredients and tastes so deliciously nutty and creamy. Ever tried making homemade tahini? ♡ This beloved creamy and nutty Middle Eastern condiment is actually very easy to make from scratch with just three ingredients — sesame seeds, oil and salt. It comes together quickly in […]
This homemade tahini recipe is easy to make with 3 ingredients and tastes so deliciously nutty and creamy.
Ever tried making homemade tahini? ♡
This beloved creamy and nutty Middle Eastern condiment is actually very easy to make from scratch with just three ingredients — sesame seeds, oil and salt. It comes together quickly in about 10 minutes using either a food processor or high-speed blender. And while there’s definitely nothing wrong with store-bought tahini, I have to say that nothing rivals the fresh flavor that comes with making a homemade batch with freshly-toasted sesame seeds. So rich and delicious!
I’ve included all of my best tips below for how to make tahini, plus a list of suggestions for all sorts of delicious ways to put it to use. I’m of course a huge fan of using it in classic dips like hummus or baba ganoush, but it’s also fantastic in everything from salad dressings to smoothies, baked goods, marinades and beyond.
So the next time you’re craving a recipe that uses tahini, round up some sesame seeds and let’s blend up a quick batch of DIY tahini together!
Next time you’re looking for a simple, nourishing side, try this white bean quinoa salad! It’s bright, herby, lemony, and SO versatile. We especially love it with portobello “steaks” or baked fish, or really any main dish wi…
Next time you’re looking for a simple, nourishing side, try this white bean quinoa salad! It’s bright, herby, lemony, and SO versatile. We especially love it with portobello “steaks” or baked fish, or really any main dish with parsley and lemon!
Just 1 bowl and 30 minutes required for this protein- and fiber-packed salad. Let us show you how it’s done!
It begins with cooking quinoa until FLUFFY (or using leftover if you have it around).
A nourishing, flavorful bowl that comes together fast with minimal cleanup? That’s our kind of meal! These Mediterranean-inspired veggie bowls combine spicy roasted chickpeas, vibrant roasted veggies, and optional grains with an herby green tahini sauc…
A nourishing, flavorful bowl that comes together fast with minimal cleanup? That’s our kind of meal! These Mediterranean-inspired veggie bowls combine spicy roasted chickpeas, vibrant roasted veggies, and optional grains with an herby green tahini sauce. Prepare to fall in love!
Plant-based, gluten-free, and just 10 ingredients required. Let’s make this thing!
First up on the nourish bowl agenda: chickpeas! We toss them with olive oil to help them crisp up, cumin for smokiness, cinnamon for sweetness, and a touch of cayenne for heat.
Roasted Chickpea & Veggie Bowls with Green Tahini Sauce from Minimalist Baker →
There’s a (not-so-secret) secret that can take an average plate of veggies to the next level. Want in? It’s sauce! The secret sauce, if you will. We’re BIG fans of all kinds of sauces because they add flavor and pizzazz with minimal effort, and this he…
There’s a (not-so-secret) secret that can take an average plate of veggies to the next level. Want in? It’s sauce! The secret sauce, if you will. We’re BIG fans of all kinds of sauces because they add flavor and pizzazz with minimal effort, and this herby, garlicky green tahini sauce does just that!
Just 5 minutes and 8 ingredients required for this Mediterranean-inspired condiment, friends.
Herby Green Tahini Sauce (5 Minutes!) from Minimalist Baker →
These baked, Mediterranean-inspired chicken thighs are the BEST: smoky, satisfying, and SO quick and easy! Tender, crispy skin chicken is surrounded by roasted onions, olives, and (optional) dates. It’s the ultimate sweet and savory party and everyone’…
These baked, Mediterranean-inspired chicken thighs are the BEST: smoky, satisfying, and SO quick and easy! Tender, crispy skin chicken is surrounded by roasted onions, olives, and (optional) dates. It’s the ultimate sweet and savory party and everyone’s invited!
Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes required, friends. Send that RSVP!
How to Make Crispy Mediterranean Baked Chicken Thighs
These Mediterranean-inspired chicken thighs begin with a FLAVOR-PACKED spice combo: cumin, coriander, cinnamon, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and sea salt.
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs (Mediterranean-Inspired) from Minimalist Baker →
A fresh and vibrant salad that takes just 10 minutes? That’s our style, friends! This Mediterranean-inspired cucumber tomato salad is so versatile and satisfying thanks to protein- and fiber-rich chickpeas. Plus, just 1 bowl and 9 ingredients required!…
A fresh and vibrant salad that takes just 10 minutes? That’s our style, friends! This Mediterranean-inspired cucumber tomato salad is so versatile and satisfying thanks to protein- and fiber-rich chickpeas. Plus, just 1 bowl and 9 ingredients required!
It’s delicious alongside tofu, fish, or falafel wraps for an easy spring or summer meal. Let us show you how it’s done!
This VIBRANT, throw-it-all-in-a-bowl salad features crunchy cucumbers, sweet ripe tomatoes, aromatic red onion, fresh mint, and chickpeas.
Mediterranean-Inspired Cucumber Chickpea Salad from Minimalist Baker →
This Greek meatballs recipe is easy to make, perfectly moist and tender, and bursting with fresh and zesty flavors. Serve these meatballs on their own or in a green salad, pita, rice bowl…you name it. One of my favorite versatile meal prep recipes — Greek meatballs! ♡ Inspired by Greek keftedes, these simple meatball recipe […]
This Greek meatballs recipe is easy to make, perfectly moist and tender, and bursting with fresh and zesty flavors. Serve these meatballs on their own or in a green salad, pita, rice bowl…you name it.
One of my favorite versatile meal prep recipes — Greek meatballs! ♡
Inspired by Greek keftedes, these simple meatball recipe can be made with your choice of beef or lamb or plant-based “meat.” It’s loaded up with lots of fresh herbs (mint, cilantro and/or parsley), seasonings (cumin and oregano), garlic, scallions, a touch of heat, and fresh lemon zest. Then a simple panade ensures that these meatballs don’t dry out and bake up to be perfectly juicy and tender. You’re going to love them!
I’ve especially come to love this Greek meatball recipe because of its versatility, since they can be served in so many fun ways. These meatballs are, of course, delicious just served on their own as an appetizer or part of a mezze platter. Or you can add them to a fresh green salad (or Greek salad), pita, wrap, grain bowl, casserole, lemony orzo, hummus, or even a simple soup. Lately, I’ve loved serving these Greek meatballs served over rice with a few chopped veggies and a simple 4-ingredient lemony tahini yogurt sauce, which always tastes so incredibly fresh and flavorful. This meatball recipe also freezes beautifully, so it’s awesome if you’re looking to do some meal prep for the months ahead too.
Let’s make some Greek meatballs! (more…)
Brunch is saved! We love quiche, but sometimes the idea of making a pie crust seems too daunting in the morning. Potatoes to the rescue! This EASY quiche utilizes a crispy shredded potato crust.
Fresh veggies and kalamata olives bring Mediterranean-ins…
Brunch is saved! We love quiche, but sometimes the idea of making a pie crust seems too daunting in the morning. Potatoes to the rescue! This EASY quiche utilizes a crispy shredded potato crust.
Fresh veggies and kalamata olives bring Mediterranean-inspired flavors that brighten up this normally heavy dish. Let’s make quiche!
How to Make a Quiche With Potato Crust
A potato crust quiche calls for…shredded potatoes! We prefer Yukon gold because they hold their color better than russet, which gray quickly.
Mediterranean-Inspired Quiche with Potato Crust (GF) from Minimalist Baker →
This quick tuna salad is tossed with avocado, cucumber, feta, red onions, herbs and a zippy lemon-sumac dressing and served over brown rice. Easy to make in about 30 minutes and always SO delicious. Seriously my dream lunch (or dinner!) salad, right here. ♡ This Mediterranean-inspired tuna salad comes together super-easily in the time it […]
This quick tuna salad is tossed with avocado, cucumber, feta, red onions, herbs and a zippy lemon-sumac dressing and served over brown rice. Easy to make in about 30 minutes and always SO delicious.
Seriously my dream lunch (or dinner!) salad, right here. ♡
This Mediterranean-inspired tuna salad comes together super-easily in the time it takes to cook a batch of brown rice, and always somehow tastes like so much more than the sum of its parts. It’s made with a simple mix of canned tuna, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, crisp red onions, a sprinkling of feta and herbs (I’m partial to fresh dill here, but you’ve got options). Then everything is tossed in a zippy lemon-sumac-cumin dressing and served over brown rice. And whether you then serve the salad up warm — or pack it away in the fridge for lunch the next day — every bite promises to be so flavorful and satisfying.
I love this recipe because it’s one of those salads that’s hearty without feeling too heavy. It’s naturally gluten-free and can also be dairy-free, if you nix the cheese. It’s easy to meal prep in advance. And it’s endlessly customizable in whatever ways you may need. Feel free, for example, to swap in another fish or protein if tuna isn’t your thing (although I have to say it is delicious here). And while we love serving this salad over chewy brown rice here in our home, you could easily swap in another type of rice, quinoa, farro, orzo, or any other base that may sound good. See below for even more fun add-ins that you’re welcome to toss in too.
Let’s make some tuna avocado salad bowls!
