Beans & Pulses Recipes
A Hearty, Plant-Based Greek Soup for Cooler Days This lentil and sweet potato soup is a deeply satisfying, plant-forward dish that reflects the heart of Greek home cooking and sustainable Mediterranean cuisine. Earthy lentils, naturally sweet potatoes, and tender spinach simmer together with sage, tomatoes, and Greek olive oil, then finish with a subtle […]
These Baked Chickpea–Pumpkin Patties with Mint are a warm, comforting expression of the everyday hospitality that defines Greek and Mediterranean food culture. Featured in My Greek Table, Season 5: Flavors of Longevity, in the episode Hospitality on the Plate, this recipe reflects how longevity is nurtured not only through healthy ingredients, but through generosity, […]
This Black-Eyed Peas with Greens and Fennel (Mavromatika me Maratho) is a foundational dish in the Greek longevity repertoire: humble beans simmered slowly with greens, fennel, tomatoes, and plenty of olive oil until silky and satisfying. It fits beautifully into My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity, and it’s exactly the kind of […]
This colorful Beet and Chickpea Bowl appears in Episode 7 of My Greek Table Season 5: The Flavors of Longevity, and celebrates beans—one of the most important longevity ingredients in the Mediterranean diet and throughout the world’s Blue Zones. Built for convenience without sacrificing nutrition, this bowl uses frozen zucchini–chickpea patties to create a quick, […]
Inspired by the classic Greek cumin-scented meatballs, soutzoukakia Smyrneika, these Vegan Santorini Fava “Sausages” in Spicy Cumin–Tomato Sauce celebrate beans—the #1 longevity ingredient in the Mediterranean diet and a daily staple in the Greek Blue Zones. Featured in My Greek Table Season 5: The Flavors of Longevity, this plant-based twist transforms Santorini’s iconic fava into […]
This Greek Bean Soup Sandwich (Fasolada Sandwich) brings together Greece’s #1 longevity ingredient—beans—with the vibrant flair of modern Athenian street food. Inspired by Episode 7 of My Greek Table Season 5, “The Flavors of Longevity,” and featured in my book Athens: Food, Stories & Love, this recipe transforms the classic Greek bean soup into […]
I love this dish — it’s earthy, comforting, and one of those recipes that taste even better the next day. It brings together two staples of my kitchen: chickpeas and mushrooms, both full of protein and depth of flavor. This recipe was inspired by my conversation with Dr. Andrew Weil in My Greek Table, […]
Smashed Chickpea Toast is a popular, protein-packed Mediterranean diet meal that’s quick, versatile, and deeply satisfying. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner, and can be kept vegan or topped with eggs for extra protein.