It’s easy to follow the Mediterranean diet with these one-pot dinner recipes.
Plus, these recipes only require one pot or pan, so you’ll have an easy clean up.
Charred tomatoes and onions add full flavor to complete this easy Mediterranean dinner.
Photo: Victor Protasio
Mediterranean Cabbage Soup
This vegan soup recipe is surprisingly easy to make.
The flavorful broth is spiked with garlic, tomatoes and a hint of coriander.
The roasted red peppers, lemon, olives and feta add familiar Mediterranean flavor.
If you want to provide a meat option, serve with grilled chicken.
Serve this easy chicken breast recipe with whole-wheat spaghetti or crusty bread to sop up the sauce.
Save the unused chicken tenders in an airtight container in your freezer for up to 3 months.
when you obtain enough, thaw them out for another use.
Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes.
Using bone-in chicken is the key to making rich soup without adding broth.
I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.”
It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
Serve the salmon with extra lemon wedges and a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired.
A drizzle of olive oil to finish carries the flavors of this easy vegan crock-pot stew.
Look for them on your supermarket olive bar or in jars with Italian ingredients.
Serve the garlic-sauteed shrimp as an appetizer or use them as a topping for pasta or risotto.
With just a few add-ins like lemon and Parmesan cheese you have a delicious silky sauce.
Want to use up your veggie stash in the freezer?
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Swap in 8 ounces frozen spinach for fresh.
They give soup broths a rich, savory flavor.
Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.
Try it the next time you’re entertaining.
Finish the dish under the broiler to achieve a delicious melted cheese crust.
This load-and-go recipe makes a complete and satisfying meal; just add a green salad.
Serve it with slices of whole-wheat bread or a side salad for a complete and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Chicken sausage with feta is especially good in this recipe.
Round out this healthy dinner recipe with sweet potatoes and green beans.
In other words, they’re basically the ultimate easy weeknight dinner.
Feel free to add additional vegetables and swap the shrimp for chicken, steak, tofu or edamame.
Pair this easy salmon recipe with a simple salad and a side of roasted potatoes or quinoa.
Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2018
