The other components of the Mediterranean diethealthy fats, lean proteins and low-calorie veggiesalso make losing weight easier.
These 30 days of dinners will help inspire delicious meals without sacrificing your health goals.
Bright yellow turmeric has been used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine.
(See Tip to learn more about turmeric’s health benefits.)
check that to use whole milk and don’t go beyond a bare simmer, otherwise it may curdle.
Make a double batch and freeze it for a quick healthy dinner.
Serve the stew with couscous and steamed broccoli.
For an additional hit of Mediterranean flavor, try topping with feta cheese.
Mix it up by trying it with canned chickpeas or black beans.
We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.
Serve with warm crusty bread and hot sauce.
Quick pickled onions are a pretty and tasty topping, and chipotle mayo seals the deal.
Source: EatingWell.com, April 2019
Flat-Belly Soup
This vegan soup recipe is chock-full of colorful vegetables.
And the best part?
This healthy soup recipe takes only 20 minutes, start to finish!
Giving lemons a quick sizzle in the skillet amps up the flavor of this piccata-inspired dish.
The heat helps release even more citrus juice and sweetens it too.
When shopping for scallops, look for ones labeled “dry.”
A drizzle of olive oil to finish carries the flavors of this easy vegan crock-pot stew.
Source: Eatingwell.com May 2019
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.
Serve with crusty whole-grain bread to soak up the broth.
Chill it for an easy work lunch the next day.
Garnish with fresh rosemary leaves, if desired.
This vegetarian soup recipe is full of aromatic vegetables, brown lentils and fresh spinach.
These pitas would also work well with whatever leftover cooked veggies you have on hand.
No need to warm the roasted veggies up; this recipe tastes great chilled or at room temperature.
Source: What to Eat with Diabetes 2019
Vegan Minestrone Soup
Is minestrone soup vegan?
It can be, with the right ingredients!
), setting this quick healthy soup recipe apart from the rest.
If you miss the tomatoes, feel free to add them to the mix.
This easy recipe is perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner!
Kale, feta and strawberries give this chicken salad a colorful upgrade.
Serve it on a piece of toasted whole-grain bread or inside a tender lettuce leaf.
Ingredients like oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives and toasty pine nuts help to build big flavor fast.
Using bone-in chicken is the key to making rich soup without adding broth.
Serve these cheesy stuffed mushrooms with a big salad for a satisfying and healthy dinner.
Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
