40 Mediterranean Diet Recipes For Dinner (Ready in 30 Minutes)

40 Mediterranean Diet Dinner Recipes 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 for dinner. (Did we mentioned they're perfect for weeknights?).

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1. Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Low-carb, high-protein and totally satisfying.

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40 Mediterranean Diet Dinner Recipes You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

1. Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

2. Greek Turkey Meatball Gyro with Tzatziki

3. Mediterranean Couscous with Tuna and Pepperoncini

4. Easy One-Pan Mediterranean Cod

5. Smoky Tempeh Tostadas with Mango Cabbage Slaw

6. Farro Bowl with Shiitake Mushrooms and Winter Greens

7. Chickpea Vegetable Coconut Curry

8. Greek Shrimp Farro Bowls

9. Sweet Potato Noodles with Almond Sauce

10. Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

11. Jerk Shrimp with Pineapple Rice

12. Five-Ingredient Lemon Chicken Asparagus

13. Baked Sesame-Ginger Salmon in Parchment

14. Vegan Avocado Caprese Pasta Salad

15. Skillet Pumpkin Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms

16. Quinoa and Vegetable-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

17. Cold Lemon Zoodles

18. Greek Kale Quinoa Salad

19. Roasted Eggplant with Pomegranate Molasses, Feta and Mint

20. Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

21. Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes

22. Honey-Lime Chicken and Veggies in Foil

23. Healthy Baked Salmon Tacos

24. Guacamole Quinoa Salad

25. 30-Minute Chicken Gyro Tzatziki

26. Sweet Potato Enchilada Stir-Fry

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

28. Lemon Herb Pasta Salad

29. Quinoa Stuffed Eggplant with Tahini Sauce

30. Roasted Brussels Sprouts Quinoa

31. Chickpea Shawarma Salad

32. Cleansing Tabbouleh Salad

33. Shrimp with Cauliflower “Grits” and Arugula

34. Lebanese Lemon Chicken

35. Crispy Salmon Greek Orzo

36. Roasted Chickpea Gyros

37. Easy Three-Cup Chicken with Zucchini

38. Pan-Fried Cod with Orange and Swiss Chard

39. Creamy Mediterranean Chicken

40. Mediterranean Cobb Salad

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