Stale foods with dull colors have lesser appeal than fresh ones with vibrant colors. Colors are good at stimulating taste buds and appetite. Restaurants and fast food outlets have cracked this code. It is why most use colors like red or yellow in their design.
One thing about these vegan Mediterranean dishes is that they are colorful. They will stimulate your taste buds- and not just on the psychological level. They also taste so good that your tastebuds will thank you. These are vegan recipes that even meat lovers will love.
Quinoa chickpea salad
This meal is popular even among meat lovers for its delectable taste. Taste, texture, and color- that’s a bowl of quinoa chickpea salad. The good part is that this can be a main course or a side dish. To serve as a ready source of protein, you can bulk-make this salad and keep it in the fridge for whenever you need it.
If you like, infuse a little lemon juice into this salad to give it that sweet and sour contrast. This meal is also a great choice for weight loss. It tends to leave you feeling full for a long time.
Vegan falafel wraps
Falafel is a Middle Eastern cuisine made from fava beans or chickpeas, or both. It is prepared by deep frying technique and has a patty-like shape. It is a popular street food in Europe and the Mediterranean area.
What is better than falafel is a falafel wrap. When stuffed into pita bread or flatbread with hummus and a selected mix of other vegetables, a rich and healthy meal is birthed. Baking the falafel wrap makes it crispy and enhances the overall look of the meal.
Mediterranean lentil soup
Made from brown, red, or green lentils or a mixture of all three, this soup is a show-stopper…in a good way. Word on the street is that you can’t stop at one bowl.
Apart from the Mediterranean lentil soup being of high nutritional value, it contains complex carbohydrates that take a long time to be broken down. Hence, people who take lentil soup tend to feel full for longer periods. This is why some people fancy it during periods of fasting.
Baked eggplant
There is a bit of controversy on whether or not an eggplant is a vegetable or a fruit. However, most scholars believe it to be a fruit since it develops from flowers and has seeds.
An eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a mildly sweet fruit that tastes similar to a zucchini. The flavor of this food even becomes richer when it is caramelized and oven-baked. Foods like lentils and tomatoes can be added as toppings. The trick to making delicious baked eggplant is sprinkling a little salt before baking.
Artichoke white bean stew
This a creamy, easy-to-make vegan recipe. If egg is not an option for you when eating bread, artichoke white bean stew is your go-to.
Artichoke has a slightly nutty flavor, somewhat similar to almonds. The combination of artichoke and white beans to make a stew is genius. The two combine to give a delicious meal that can be paired with a baguette or enjoyed alone.
Vegan Greek pasta salad
This is one meal that is made from readily available ingredients. You don’t have to choose between a Greek salad or a pasta salad. With this recipe, you can have the best of both worlds.
The key to making an enjoyable bowl of vegan Greek pasta salad is refrigerating it for at least an hour. Doing this allows the flavors to intensify and blend.
Hummus-stuffed bell peppers
This is more of an appetizer than a meal. Albeit a delicious one.
While you’re whipping up a meal for your family or guests, you may be searching for a quick appetizer to satiate them with. Hummus-stuffed bell pepper fits the description perfectly.
It does not need to be cooked. You’re good to go with Just a few red bell peppers and some hummus. Using a spoon makes removing the pepper seeds easier. It is also recommended that you do this with a glove on to prevent the burning sensation that pepper gives.
Some people say it is best to choose healthy over tasty. Some others beg to differ. Mediterranean recipes say “Why choose one when you can have both”. Indulge yourself in these vegan Mediterranean recipes. It’s alright. They are good for you anyway.
