Modern and Authentic Spanish Main Meal Recipes

Take some time to explore our easy-to-make recipes. All step-by-step main meal recipes are packed with information on the best produce to use, dietary information, and helpful cooking tips to get you cooking Spanish main meal dishes like a pro in no time. You’ll also find dedicated pages for chicken recipes, fish and seafood, meat dishes, vegetarian, and vegan recipes.

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A large dish of Spanish-Style Potato Gratin with Manchego Cheese

Spanish-Style Potato Gratin

with Manchego Cheese

A Spanish pork tenderloin cooked with garlic and sherry

Spanish Pork Tenderloin

with Garlic & Sherry

A large pot of creamy paprika-infused chicken thighs

Creamy Paprika Chicken Thighs

With Chorizo

A piece of Spanish style sardine toast

Spanish Sardine Toast

with tomato, caper, and olive

A pan of garlic mushroom chicken thighs with fresh thyme garnish

Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs

One- Pan Weeknight Dinner

A serving of Spanish salmon stew with a shrimp on top

Spanish Salmon Stew

30-Minute Recipe

Trending Main Meal Recipes

A large stainless steel pot full of shrimp and mussels pasta

Shrimp and Mussels Pasta

30 Minute recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

15-Min Med Spiced Mince

Quick & budget friendly

Seafood paella

Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

Easy-to-make | Budget-Friendly

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Smoky Sweet Potato Chorizo One-Pot

Easy 30-minute recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Spanish Chicken with chorizo and wine

Easy one-pot recipe

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Bean Salad with Sardines

Easy 5-Minute Recipe

Easy One-Pot Main Meal Recipes

A large red pot filled with Spanish Seafood Stew, brimming with mussels, prawns, and fish.

Spanish Seafood Stew

Suquet de pescado/Suquet de Peix

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Spanish Pork Stew

Carcamusas From Toledo

A large pot of one pot chicken thighs in cava and caramelized apples.

Chicken in Cava with Apples

Decadent Main Meal Recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Baked Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

Healthy -  One-Pot Recipe

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Cantabrian Bean Stew

Alubias de Cantabria | Vegan

Seafood paella

Chicken Marbella

The Famous Silver Palate Recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Pumpkin Pisto

Super Healthy One-Pot Recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Chicken Chorizo Dinner

5 Ingredient Recipe | One-Pot Stew

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Spanish Chicken with chorizo and wine

Easy one-pot recipe

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Artichoke and Spinach Casserole

Vegetarian | One-Pot Recipe

Seafood paella

Arroz al Horno

Spanish Oven-Baked Rice

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Rioja-Style Potatoes with Chorizo

Patatas a la Riojana

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Chicken Chorizo Chili

Spicy One-Pot Recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Spicy Spanish-Style Pork Stew

Spicy, Easy-to-Make One-Pot Recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Garlic-Infused Boneless Chicken Thighs

Easy 15 Minute Recipe

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Stew

Made in 35 minutes!

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Chickpeas with Spinach and Eggs

Vegetarian | Budget-Friendly

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Maravilla stew

With Chickpeas & Smoked Paprika

Seafood paella

Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

Easy-to-make | Budget-Friendly

mediterranean roasted eggplants sit beside a tangy yogurt dipping sauce

Fabada Asturiana

Spanish bean stew

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

15-Min Med Spiced Mince

Quick & budget friendly

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Vegan Arroz al Horno

Oven-Baked Rice | Vegan

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Poor man's Potatoes

Patatas a lo Pobre

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Mediterranean Eggplant Casserole

One-Pot Recipe | Vegan | Made in an hour

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Fideua De Marisco

Valencian Noodle Dish Made with Seafood

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Oven-Baked Rice with Cauliflower

Vegan | Super Healthy Recipe

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Lentil and Spinach Stew

Mediterranean vegan recipe

A plate of tomato burrata salad drizzled with a green basil and garlic dressing.

Spinach with Chickpeas (Vegan recipe)

Espinacas con garbanzos | Vegan

a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

Chicken with Peaches in Sherry

Simmered with Pedro Ximinez Sherry

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Super budget Spanish oven-baked rice

Vegan | Gluten-free | Soy Free

Classic Spanish Main Meals

Seafood paella

Chicken Marbella

The Famous Silver Palate Recipe

Seafood paella

Spanish Chicken and Rice

One pan arroz con pollo

Seafood paella

Catalan Style Beef Stew

Estofado a la Catalana

Seafood paella

Spanish fideua with seafood

Fideuà de Marisco Recipe

Seafood paella

Arroz al Horno

Spanish Oven-Baked Rice

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Spinach and Chickpeas

Vegan | One-Pot Recipe 

Seafood paella

Seafood Paella

Paella de Marisco

Seafood paella

Spanish Garlic Soup (Vegetarian recipe)

Easy one-pot recipe!

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spanish-Style White Bean Stew

Classic white bean stew recipe | Vegan

Seafood paella

Pollo al Ajillo

Spanish garlic chicken with sherry

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Chickpeas with Spinach and Eggs

Vegetarian | Budget-Friendly

Seafood paella

Fideua Negra with Seafood

Fideua with black ink and seafood

Seafood paella

Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

Easy-to-make | Budget-Friendly

Seafood paella

Paella Valenciana

Traditional | Valencian Paella

A plate of salted cod salad sits on a marble countertop

Empanada Gallega

Easy empanada recipe | Oven-baked

Vegetarian & Vegan Spanish Main Courses

A platter of no-mayo potato salad is garnished with red onion and green beans.

No-mayo Spanish Potato Salad

Healthy Vegan-Friendly Recipe

Mediterranean chickpea salad in a large bowl.

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Ready in 10 minutes | Healthy | Vegetarian

A bowl of Mediterranean white bean salad

White Bean Salad

with a tangy salad dressing

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

One-Pot Sweet Potato Stew

Vegan | Heart-Healthy 

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Cantabrian Bean Stew

Alubias de Cantabria | Vegan

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Vegan Butter Bean Stew

in a Rich Sofrito Sauce

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Chickpea Stew (Vegan)

Potaje de Garbanzos

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Lentil and Spinach Stew

Mediterranean vegan recipe

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Artichoke and Spinach Casserole

Vegetarian | One-Pot Recipe

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Chickpeas with Spinach and Eggs

Vegetarian | Budget-Friendly

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes

Easy Vegetarian Recipe

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Smoky Butter Bean Stew

with Sweet Potato and Kale

A dish of chickpea and caper salad

Chickpea and Caper Salad

with Roasted red pepper

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Lemon and Thyme

and a tangy Natural Yogurt dressing

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spinach and Chickpea Soup

with Lemon, Cilantro, and Smoked Paprika

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spanish-Style White Bean Stew

Classic white bean stew recipe | Vegan

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Poor Man's Potatoes (Vegan)

Easy one-pot recipe 

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Mediterranean Rainbow Salad

10-Minute Recipe | Vegan

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Vegan Arroz al Horno

Oven-Baked Rice | Vegan

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Beetroot Falafel Rice Bowl

Healthy | Vegetarian

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spanish- Style Vegetarian Meatballs

in a smoky sofrito sauce

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Oven-Baked Rice with Cauliflower

Vegan | Super Healthy Recipe

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Spanish Garlic Soup (Vegetarian recipe)

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Mediterranean Eggplant Casserole

One-Pot Recipe | Vegan | Made in an hour

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Super budget Spanish oven-baked rice

Vegan | Gluten-free | Soy Free

a crispy spanish baked chicken thigh

Spinach and Chickpeas

Vegan | One-Pot Recipe 

a small bowl of sweet potato stew sits with chickpeas and spinach and garnished with parsley.

Mediterranean Tomato Salad

with Manchego and homemade pesto