It’s officially springtime and these 29 dinner recipes are packed with the flavors of the season.
Not only are they fresh and delicious, but each of these recipes also follows the Mediterranean Diet.
The Mediterranean diet is one of thehealthiest eating patternsaround.
Brie Passano
Recipes like our Green Veggie Bowl with Chicken & Lemon-Tahini Dressing are perfect to make this month.
Don’t toss out the unused peppers!
Freeze them in an airtight container and pull them out to add to sauces, marinades or chili.
Brie Passano
If you enjoy the flavor profile, this dish can also be made with orzo in place of quinoa.
Salmon Power Bowl
Crush your day with this salmon power bowl!
Cumin and coriander flavor the salmon, while a fresh herb dressing coats the veggies.
The stuffed cabbage leaves gently bake in a simple tomato sauce.
This easy stuffed cabbage recipe can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Tossing it all with mint, feta and red onion gives it a Middle Eastern flair.
Jacob Fox
Paired with beans, it makes a filling vegetarian meal.
Serve the salmon with extra lemon wedges and a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired.
To keep them vegan, top them with shredded cabbage, fresh pico de gallo and guacamole.
For vegetarians, add crumbled queso fresco.
Don’t have a large cast-iron skillet?
We tested this recipe on a pizza stone and baking sheet as well.
As long as you preheat whichever one you use, the crust will come out crispy every time.
This load-and-go recipe makes a complete and satisfying meal; just add a green salad.
Plus this recipe for healthy bean and barley soup freezes beautifully.
The garlic mellows as it cooks and infuses its flavor into the sweet shrimp and rice in the pan.
A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens up the dish.
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.
Pesto Chicken Bake
This pesto chicken bake is easy to make as well as delicious!
The chicken stays moist while the cheese on top gets bubbly and crispy.
Crystal Hughes
The pesto, mozzarella and tomato combination is a home run every time.
Serve the chicken over pasta or your favorite grain.
Serve with warm whole-wheat pita.
Jason Donnelly
Caitlin Bensel
Ali Redmond
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Claire Spollen
Photography / Nico Schinco, Food Styling / Frances Boswell, Prop Stylist / Paige Hicks
