Named the best diet of the year for the fourth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet focuses of fresh ingredients, loads of vibrant veggies, lean proteins, nuts, lots of olive oil, and, yes, vino! If you’re looking for a new diet plan recommended by nutritionists and want simple, delicious, and nutritious recipes, then you’ll want to check out the 10 best Mediterranean diet cookbooks.

1. The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen

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“America’s Test Kitchen brings the Mediterranean into your kitchen—for beginners to experts, vegetarians to carnivores, and anyone simply looking to eat healthier.”

2. Mediterranean Every Day by Sheela Prakash

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“Mediterranean Every Day embraces a style of cooking that celebrates flavor with a relaxed, flexible attitude. It’s simple enough for a quick family meal, but never out of place for a weekend gathering with friends. Alongside stunning photography, discover easy crowd-pleasers like Herby Ricotta; weeknight meals like One-Pan Sausage, Pepper, and Onion Bake; and desserts like Roasted Figs with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt.”

3. The Weeknight Mediterranean Kitchen by Samantha Ferraro

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“Samantha Ferraro’s fresh and simple dishes make it easy to eat healthy food throughout the week. Enjoy all of the amazing benefits of the Mediterranean diet, no matter how busy your schedule. Lean proteins, bright produce and heart-healthy oil make for light meals full of zesty, aromatic spices that leave you nourished and satisfied.”

4. The Plantpower Way: Italia by Julie Piatt by Rich Roll

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“If you think a healthy vegan lifestyle means giving up your favorite creamy pastas and cheesy pizzas, then think again. In The Plantpower Way: Italia, they pay homage to Italy’s rich food history with an inspiring collection of 125 entirely plant-based recipes for the country’s most popular and time-honored dishes.”

5. The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook by Serena Ball and Deanna Segrave-Daly

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“These uncomplicated recipes are perfect for anyone without a lot of time to spare―or without any kitchen experience. The ingredients can be easily found in grocery stores, and many recipes are labeled as 5-ingredient, one-pot, or 15-minute. Spending less time cooking means spending more time sitting down with a satisfying meal and toasting a glass of red wine to good health!”

6. Ottolenghi Simple by Yotam Ottolenghi

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“Brunch gets a make-over with Braised Eggs with Leeks and Cauliflower, Pomegranate, and Pistachio Salad refreshes the side-dish rotation; Lamb and Feta Meatballs bring ease to the weeknight table; and every sweet tooth is sure to be satisfied by the spectacular Fig and Thyme Clafoutis.”

7. The Vegiterranean Diet by Julieanna Hever

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“The Mediterranean diet has been the gold standard dietary pattern for decades, and with good reason: it has been linked with lowered risks of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. Now, Julieanna Hever takes the Med to a whole new level! By focusing on whole-plant foods that promote long-term wellness and ideal weight management, you can reap the benefits of the most researched and beloved diet—made even healthier.”

8. The Pescatarian Cookbook Cara Harbstreet

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“Rich in fish and seafood, hearty vegetables, and wholesome grains―pescatarianism is a varied and balanced diet. The Pescatarian Cookbook is a complete reference to reap all benefits of this naturally nutritious diet with essential information, recipes, and healthy meal plans.”

9. Mediterranean Paleo Cooking by Caitlin Weeks, Chef Nabil Boumar, and Diane Sanfilippo

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“Mediterranean Paleo Cooking showcases a wide variety of creative recipes that are Paleo-friendly—no gluten, grains, inflammatory oils, dairy, or refined sweeteners. These flavorful dishes combine traditional food from southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East with the healthful principles of a Paleo diet.”

10. The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook by Amy Riolo

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“The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook is the only book needed to unleash the power of one of the world’s healthiest diets. It integrates the latest research and clinical findings with 100 delicious, authentic, easy recipes and Mediterranean lifestyle tips while dispelling any myths and misinformation.”

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