30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Recipes for Dinner

40 Mediterranean Diet Dinners You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

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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.

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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

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40 Mediterranean Diet Dinners You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Greek Turkey Meatball Gyro with Tzatziki

Mediterranean Couscous with Tuna and Pepperoncini

Easy One-Pan Mediterranean Cod

Smoky Tempeh Tostadas with Mango Cabbage Slaw

Farro Bowl with Shiitake Mushrooms and Winter Greens

Chickpea Vegetable Coconut Curry

Greek Shrimp Farro Bowls

Sweet Potato Noodles with Almond Sauce

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Jerk Shrimp with Pineapple Rice

Five-Ingredient Lemon Chicken Asparagus

Baked Sesame-Ginger Salmon in Parchment

Vegan Avocado Caprese Pasta Salad

Skillet Pumpkin Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms

Quinoa and Vegetable-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Cold Lemon Zoodles

Greek Kale Quinoa Salad

Roasted Eggplant with Pomegranate Molasses, Feta and Mint

Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes

Honey-Lime Chicken and Veggies in Foil

Healthy Baked Salmon Tacos

Guacamole Quinoa Salad

30-Minute Chicken Gyro Tzatziki

Sweet Potato Enchilada Stir-Fry

One-Pot Greek Oregano Chicken and Orzo with Tomatoes in Garlic Oil

Lemon Herb Pasta Salad

Quinoa Stuffed Eggplant with Tahini Sauce

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Quinoa

Chickpea Shawarma Salad

Cleansing Tabbouleh Salad

Shrimp with Cauliflower “Grits” and Arugula

Lebanese Lemon Chicken

Crispy Salmon Greek Orzo

Roasted Chickpea Gyros

Easy Three-Cup Chicken with Zucchini

Pan-Fried Cod with Orange and Swiss Chard

Creamy Mediterranean Chicken

Mediterranean Cobb Salad

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