Recipes

Explore Mediterranean diet recipes made by registered dietitians. We include Mediterranean foods including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.

Easy Shrimp Creole

Easy Shrimp Creole

This delicious shrimp creole is one of my favorite recipes from growing up. A New Orleans classic, it is the ultimate one pot meal.  Perfect for entertaining, special occasions or just everyday!  Shrimp are simmered in a tomato sauce with the Holy Trinity of...

Slow Cooker Chicken with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Slow Cooker Chicken with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Looking for a "fix it and forget it" meal? This one's for you! Our slow cooker chicken with sun dried tomatoes is full of flavor and packed with nutrients. Serve this over your favorite whole wheat pasta or rice and garnish with fresh basil. Delicious! Slow Cooker...

Simple Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta

Simple Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta

This is one of my favorite spring dishes! Asparagus is a great source of fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C and K. Shrimp is a great source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Simple Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta 1½ Pound fresh shrimp1 Pound Asparagus...

Spicy Peanut Zoodle Salad

Spicy Peanut Zoodle Salad

In this quick and easy Spicy Peanut Zoodle Salad, we are using our Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai sauce and kicking up the heat.  When I was in school, peanut butter and jelly was my favorite lunch. This is my favorite grown-up version! We love peanut butter because its a...

Slow Cooker Lentil and Mushroom Bolognese

Slow Cooker Lentil and Mushroom Bolognese

There's nothing easier than a slow cooker meal. Throw all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and at the end of the day, you've got a delicious meal! This meal is packed with plant-based protein from the lentils, making it a super satisfying and delicious meatless...

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pears

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pears

Sweet potatoes are high in the antioxidant beta-carotene, which is then converted into vitamin A once consumed. Pears are high in fiber, especially soluble fiber, which acts as a prebiotic to promote gut health. Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pears Sweet potatoes are high...

Thai Green Curry Chicken Soup

Thai Green Curry Chicken Soup

  Thai Green Curry Chicken Soup This soup is lightened up by using lite coconut milk, skinless chicken and whole grain noodles. It's the perfect bowl of comfort! 4 oz brown rice vermicelli noodles1 Tbsp canola oil1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders,...

Chicken Milanese

Chicken Milanese

Chicken Milanese is a class dish that we love for special occasions. To lighten up this classic, we used less cheese than what is traditionally found in the dish. Serve your chicken Milanese over a big bed of arugula. To make a meal extra special, pair this dish with...

Double Chocolate Strawberry Coconut Brownies

Double Chocolate Strawberry Coconut Brownies

These decadent brownies are a favorite from A Healthy Life for Me. We love these for a special treat - Valentine's Day, a birthday or any special occasion. When it comes to dessert on the Mediterranean diet, it is consumed in moderation. When we do eat dessert, we...