20 minutes is all you better get these healthy Mediterranean diet dinners on the table.
If you might’t find frozen artichoke hearts, sub in drained canned artichoke hearts.
Try Kalamata olives in place of the green Sicilians or a combination of both.
Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles with a mixed green salad on the side.
But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies!
White Bean & Veggie Salad
This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado.
Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.
Watch: Is the Mediterranean Diet the Healthiest?
Using store-bought salad dressing saves time, but you could also make your own Mediterranean vinaigrette.
Prosciutto Pizza with Corn & Arugula
Prosciutto and arugula elevate this simple grilled pizza.
Thawed frozen corn works in place of fresh, just pat it dry before sprinkling it on the pizza.
Look for zucchini noodles with other prepared vegetables in the produce section or make your own with a spiralizer.
Olives, capers and roasted cherry tomatoes add color and zest to each bite.
It’s worth seeking out Parmigiano-Reggiano to make the pesto-its superior flavor elevates the final dish.
Edamame bumps up the protein to keep you feeling full and satisfied.
Served over baby spinach, this is the perfect easy and light lunch or dinner salad.
We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.
Quick Shrimp Scampi
Many scampi recipes involve cooking the shrimp with the other ingredients.
It’s also great with crusty bread.
If it’s possible for you to’t find it, basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto also work well.
Serve this healthy pasta dinner with crusty garlic bread and steamed green beans.
Try stirring fresh or dried herbs into the goat cheese spread for even more variety.
Shrimp Oreganata Cauliflower Gnocchi
This cauliflower gnocchi dinner is ready in just minutes on busy nights.
A simple flavor-packed sauce marries the tender pasta with cooked shrimp.
If you don’t eat shrimp, use rotisserie chicken instead.
Use a soup with tomato pieces for a heartier texture.
Look for a brand that’s low- or reduced-sodium, with no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.
The fresh fruit, vegetables and cheese pair perfectly with prosecco for sipping.
Chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert make the meal extra-special.
Look for precooked beets with other prepared vegetables in the produce department.
This one is so good you might make it for special occasions.
If you don’t like smoked salmon, use fresh.
Pesto Pasta Salad
A creamy pesto sauce turns this simple pasta salad into a delightful dinner.
But in this recipe, no heavy equipment is needed to make the pesto!
