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• Mediterranean food is found within the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea and vary from region to region. Morocco is known for its use of dried fruits, while Egypt offers a ful medames (fava bean porridge), eaten as a standard breakfast meal, made with fava beans stewed with ground coriander, cumin, garlic, lemon, and topped with hard-cooked egg, cilantro and olive oil. A favorite dish in Syria is cold yogurt soup. Greek cuisine boasts octopus salad as a specialty.

• Fast Facts

  1. Olive oil a common staple of Mediterranean food
  2. Seafood prominent in many dishes
  3. Health benefits of cuisine touted by doctorsAmerican Heart Association: Mediterranean Diet
  4. 21 nations have a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea

• Mediterranean Cuisine

  • Fish: In Mediterranean cooking, fish and seafood are used in many dishes throughout all regions.

  • Olive oil: Olive trees are found throughout Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey and other Mediterranean countries. Olive oil is used widely amongst most dishes and is believed to aid in longevity.

  • Grilling: Eastern Mediterranean dishes typically consist of grilled meats, breads, hummus, and falafel (fried balls made with fava beans, chickpeas and spices).

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