20 Healthy Mediterranean Recipes for Your Family
Healthy Mediterranean Recipes for Your Family
When you think of Mediterranean food, do you think of hummus and pitas? Although I love hummus and pitas, the Mediterranean diet consists of much more than just that. In fact, you can start a Mediterranean diet with these 20 healthy Mediterranean Recipes for your family to enjoy!
The Mediterranean diet a whole food diet, rich in lean proteins, and anti-oxidants found in fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, healthy fats, and unprocessed grains. It shies away from dairy and red meats. So, if you are looking for a healthier diet with lots of variety and an easy way to make it, you need to check out these easy Mediterranean recipes!
20 Healthy Mediterranean Recipes for Your Family
Who does like tender, juicy chicken?! This Mediterranean chicken is just that with mouthwatering Mediterranean flavors your whole family will love. Don't be surprised if all you have left are the bones.
One Pot Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta {with Lactose-Free Cream Sauce}
If I could eat shrimp at every meal, I would. But, mixing shrimp with Mediterranean ingredients, pasta, and a creamy roasted red pepper sauce makes this my go-to recipe.
I love brown rice because it's a nutritious side dish that can be served with almost anything. However, I hate babysitting it. With this recipe, I pop it in the Instant Pot and it's done in about 5-minutes.
Lebanese Green Beans are spiced green beans that combine tomatoes, green beans, cinnamon, and cumin for a healthy twist on green bean casserole. They cook in less than 20-minutes.
I love stuffed peppers, but these stuffed peppers are both flavorful and healthy. Peppers are stuffed with grape tomatoes, white rice, olives, and creamy feta cheese instead of red meat and rice.
Easy Instant Pot Lentil Soup Recipe [Video] • Unicorns in the Kitchen
Have you ever heard soup is good for the soul? Well, this soup is good for your whole body, too. Lentils are a good source of iron, fiber, and vitamin Bs. Couple that with Mediterranean seasoning and you have something that is both healthy and scrumptious.
Who says dinner has to take an eternity to make. Whip up this delicious Moroccan Chicken in 30-minutes! Full of lean protein and whole grains, you are getting healthy and delicious.
Cook everything all in one pot! This easy Mediterranean Pasta with chunks of mackerel is a heart-healthy dinner option packed with Omega-3s. Cook it up in 20-minutes!
Dump this Mediterranean Chicken Recipe into your Instant Pot and forget about it. With tender and juicy chicken seasoned with garlic, lemon, fresh spinach, and feta cheese, this is a dish you just can't resist.
Do you want something that is quick and easy for lunch? This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is ready to be served in 2-minutes.
As football season approaches, give your guests something that's both nutritious and delicious. This Instant Pot Turkey Chili is packed with lean protein, veggies, and Mediterranian flavor.
Looking for an easy weeknight recipe? This Mediterranean Pasta Chicken dinner is ready in almost an hour with no work.
Every cookout needs a delicious side dish to go with it. With olives, fresh feta cheese, and capers coated with avocado oil mayo this Mediterranean style potato salad is delicious and nutritious.
This one-pot 30-minute rice and veggie recipe is one that your whole family will love! Top with feta cheese, tomatoes, and chopped herbs for a burst of flavor.
Cook your dried chickpeas in the Instant Pot for a scrumptious salad bursting with Mediterranean flavors, tomatoes, and cucumbers. This dish can be served as a side or even a main course.
Eating beef occasionally is fine on the Mediterranean diet. I recommend using mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes to give you a low-carb and nutrient-packed dinner.
Eating more fish is one of the best health goals you can have. This fish stew only takes 20-minutes to make from start to finish!
To keep this Mediterranean, you will want to use pasta with whole grains. Whole grains mixed with your favorite veggies creates calcium, protein-rich meal the whole family will love!
Instant Pot Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Bowl (21 Day Fix & Weight Watchers!)
Not only is this a Mediterranean delight, but it works with those who are on Weight Watchers, too! Made with Bell peppers, artichoke hearts, and rice, you are in for a burst of flavor.
Are you looking for a refreshing summer salad that gives you more than just lettuce? This Mediterranean salad is delicious and nutritious.
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Thank you Angela for including my recipe of quinoa Mediterranean salad. I am sharing the love forward! 💕
Oh thanks. It is a pleasure!