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When we hear the word “diet,” we think calorie counting, restrictions and way too many carrot sticks. But the Mediterranean Diet is the total antithesis—it’s a diet full of ingredients that are popular in Greece, Italy, Spain, Israel and other parts of the Middle East, with a focus on whole grains, veggies, beans, low-fat dairy, nuts, fish, lean red meat and olive oil. Best of all, following the diet for three months or more has been scientifically proven to boost your mood. Here are 40 quick (and extremely tasty) Mediterranean Diet recipes to whip up on weeknights.
Low-carb, high-protein and totally satisfying.
Ready and on the table in just 15 minutes.
It’s time to get acquainted with this protein-packed meat alternative.
Bookmark this for a lazy day.
Pair it with some whole-grain pita bread for dipping.
Swoodles may be our favorite pasta alternative.
Who needs butter when you have lime and cilantro?
Best of all, there are no pans to scrub.
Approximately seven zillion times better than a PSL.
This chimichurri sauce is ridiculously good.
Don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it.
Fried chicken’s got nothing on these guys.
Basically all of our favorite foods in one dish.
Now that’s a chicken sandwich we can get behind.
OK, this one’s Mexican by way of the Mediterranean, but it’s still on your diet, we promise.
Giving “winner winner, chicken dinner” a whole new meaning.
This salad might just have every Mediterranean ingredient covered.
When it comes to veggies included in the Mediterranean diet, cauliflower is a standout, naturally.
This one’s about to enter your weekly rotation.
Cooking seafood doesn’t get any easier than this.
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