Healthy, satisfying, adventurous, familiar. From comforting pastas to of-the-moment meatless specialties, the cuisine of the Mediterranean region checks off a lot of boxes. Rich with flavorful ingredients like olive oil, legumes, eggplant and peppers, yogurt, seafood, garlic, and herbs and spices, this is food that speaks to both health and pleasure. And the fact that it relies so heavily on plant foods makes Mediterranean an easy crossover into vegetarian and vegan options.