Greek blue zone recipes

Blue Zone Recipes are known for their simple ingredients and longevity-boosting properties. Here are 19 of the healthiest dishes to try.

Blue Zones are areas in the world where people consistently live longer lives, which can be attributed to their healthy lifestyles and diets. Ikaria is a rugged island with a mountainous terrain, lush valleys, and a beautiful coast, and its people have figured out the secret to longevity.

Greek salad sandwich features a mix of diced cucumbers, red onions, chopped Kalamata olives, banana peppers, and garbanzo beans. Toss with a creamy Greek dressing that includes olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano. Spread on good bread with sliced tomatoes and lettuce for a refreshing, flavorful, and nutritious meal.

Soufico is one of my favorite summer dishes, and it comes from my family’s native island, Ikaria. To make it the traditional way requires patience. You salt each of the vegetables individually and let it drain. Then you sauté each vegetable separately in olive oil, before layering them all together in a large stew pot, Dutch oven, or another heavy pot. People cheat by cooking everything together or by using a deep fryer, but the results pale in comparison to the real thing, a dish of…

Try any or all of these delectable soups inspired by Blue Zones, featuring wholesome ingredients such as sweet potatoes, beans, and leafy greens.

Mageirio, after the verb, to cook, “mageirevo,” is essentially an all-purpose summer stew, a kind of “throw-everything-in-one-pot,” dish that almost every home cook makes at least once a week, making use of everything that grows in her garden. You'll want to use great Greek olive oil and other wonderful Greek products inthis recipe. For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.

7 Day Blue Zone Meal Plan Menu will show you how delicious a healthy meal plan can be. Tasty and nutritious selection of plant-based dishes!

A simple, fresh, and very healthy potato salad.

A fresh and crunchy salad made with all the Greek flavors you love, plus chickpeas for added flavor and nutrition. Serve this cucumber salad as a side dish for a variety of meals or as a vegetarian main dish salad.

Lentils have it all: They are one of the world's healthiest foods and also one its most versatile, pairing beautifully with so many dfferent vegetables, herbs and spices. They are a great source of fiber, protein, and a whole range of minerals, especially phosphate, copper and iron. On Ikaria they were and still are a staple food, richly woven into the longevity diet of these islanders. This salad may be served warm or at room temperature. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll…

This delicious, hearty soup is so good for you, Greek-inspired, and will warm you from the inside during the cooler months.

What is Trahana? One of the World's Oldest Foods. The Original Slow Fast Food! Trahana is one of the oldest foods in the Eastern Mediterranean, a tiny, pebble-shaped grain product that varies widely all

This nourishing Ikarian stew is inspired by the Blue Zone island of Ikaria, where wholesome ingredients and simple cooking contribute to a long, healthy life. Made with white beans, olive oil, seasonal vegetables, and leafy greens, this one-pot meal is hearty, comforting, and easy to make. A flavorful Mediterranean recipe perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

I've spent more than a decade traveling through Greece (mainly the Greek Islands). Am not of Greek heritage, but quickly fell in love with Greece on my

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This one-pot Pearl Couscous and Shrimp recipe is so easy to make, healthy, and the perfect meal for a busy weeknight or night you aren't in the mood for cooking.

This sheet pan salmon recipe with tomatoes and potatoes is so easy, mess-free, and a great go-to dinner for a busy night.