Low-Calorie Mediterranean Recipes

Gazpacho is a delicious cold appetizer or side-dish soup. We've added protein to this version to make it more filling.” Ingredients 8 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled, if desired, and chopped (2½ pounds) 1 medium cucumber, chopped 1 medium green or...

Cucumbers do double duty in this healthy Greek chicken pita recipe—they're grated to lend a refreshing flavor to the quick cucumber-yogurt sauce and sliced to provide cool crunch tucked into the pita. Serve these Mediterranean sandwiches for a healthy dinner...

The smoky char of roasted eggplant meets the nuttiness of tahini and tang of lemon in this crowd-pleasing dip that's reminiscent of classic baba ganoush. We finish the dip with sizzled garlic and a drizzle of heart-healthy olive oil.” Ingredients...

These healthy Mediterranean cauliflower rice bowls topped with feta, olives, veggies and grilled chicken are impressive yet take just 30 minutes to make.” Ingredients 6 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 cups cauliflower rice (see Tip) ⅓...

Gazpacho soup is a warm weather favorite and this one adds crab to the traditional ingredients of tomato, onion, cucumber, and bell pepper, making it higher in protein while keeping it low in fat.” Ingredients 2 cups tiny red pear-shape...

Herb-coated roasted chicken is served with a bounty of roasted vegetables and beans in this Mediterranean-inspired main dish. Serve with a slice of crusty bread.” Ingredients 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon chopped fresh...

Channel the flavors of the Mediterranean in this bountiful appetizer board. A duo of classic hummus and roasted eggplant dip offers dunking options for seeded crackers, carrot sticks and raw fennel slices. Juicy grapes and dried apricots provide a sweet...

With just a bit of work before bed, you can have a fast but decadent breakfast in the morning. These overnight oats "cook" while you sleep. Toast almonds and chop figs the night before, so that when you rise, you...