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The 5-Ingredient Mediterranean Recipes Home Cooks Call 'Worth Every Minute'

Mediterranean recipes never disappoint, especially when they come together with only a handful of ingredients. These dishes are packed with sun-drenched flavors and easy enough for anyone to try tonight. Don't be surprised if they become your new kitchen go-tos.

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Updated on Fri, 08 May 2026
Silky roasted red pepper soup served with crusty bread and a drizzle of olive oil. Save
Silky roasted red pepper soup served with crusty bread and a drizzle of olive oil. | pantryflux.com
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Roasted Red Pepper Harissa Soup

Silky roasted red pepper soup served with crusty bread and a drizzle of olive oil.
Silky roasted red pepper soup served with crusty bread and a drizzle of olive oil. | pantryflux.com

This silky blended soup combines fire-roasted peppers and harissa for a zesty, satisfying Mediterranean bowl that also happens to be gluten-free and vegetarian.

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Poached Cod with Fennel & Orange

Tender pieces of Poached Cod with Fennel and Orange in a light broth, perfect for a gluten-free main dish.
Tender pieces of Poached Cod with Fennel and Orange in a light broth, perfect for a gluten-free main dish. | pantryflux.com

"Super easy and the cod comes out tender every time—I add a sprinkle of fresh parsley at the end for extra brightness!" —claudia_m

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Pesto Chicken Spinach Wrap

A perfectly assembled pesto chicken wrap, sliced in half, showcasing layers of fresh ingredients.
A perfectly assembled pesto chicken wrap, sliced in half, showcasing layers of fresh ingredients. | pantryflux.com

A flour tortilla hugs juicy pesto chicken, fresh spinach, ripe tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella—perfect for a speedy Mediterranean-inspired lunch.

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Lentil Pasta with Roasted Veggies

A colorful plate of Lentil Pasta with Vegetables, with vibrant roasted bell peppers and zucchini, smells delicious.
A colorful plate of Lentil Pasta with Vegetables, with vibrant roasted bell peppers and zucchini, smells delicious. | pantryflux.com

"Hearty, healthy, and so easy! I love how the roasted veggies add sweetness and the lentils make it filling. My kids even asked for seconds." —Sami

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