What are some traditional dishes from the Mediterranean cuisine?

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What are some traditional dishes from the Mediterranean cuisine?

Some traditional dishes from the Mediterranean cuisine include:

1. Moussaka: A layered dish made with eggplant, minced meat, and béchamel sauce.
2. Paella: A Spanish rice dish cooked with saffron, vegetables, and various meats or seafood.
3. Tzatziki: A Greek dip made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and herbs.
4. Hummus: A Middle Eastern dip made with mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
5. Tabouleh: A Levantine salad made with bulgur wheat, parsley, tomatoes, and mint.
6. Ratatouille: A French vegetable stew made with eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
7. Dolma: Stuffed grape leaves or vegetables, commonly filled with rice, herbs, and sometimes meat.
8. Falafel: Deep-fried balls or patties made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, often served in pita bread.
9. Spanakopita: A Greek savory pastry filled with spinach, feta cheese, and herbs.
10. Couscous: A North African dish made from semolina grains, often served with vegetables and meat.