Using your slow cooker during a busy week is always a good idea. The prep for this chicken curry is as simple as combining the chicken and spices in your crockpot or slow cooker. Curry powder contains cucumin, a natural anti-inflammatory compound. Research shows that...
Recipes
Explore Mediterranean diet recipes made by registered dietitians. We include Mediterranean foods including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
Roasted Autumn Salad with Horseradish Vinaigrette
Eating veggies is more fun when they're roasted to add a rich flavor and delicious crispness! This salad is loaded with fall flavor. Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables is a great way to ensure you are eating produce when they taste their best and are higher in...
Vegetable Flatbread Pizza
These veggie-packed flatbread pizzas make for a quick & easy lunch or dinner option. They also make for a great appetizer! Unlike your traditional pizza, these pizzas are packed with fiber from your veggies and whole grain goodness from your pita. Include whatever...
Carrot Ginger Soup
We seem to always have extra carrots on hand and this carrot ginger soup is the perfect way to use them up! In addition to being full of fall flavor, this soup is also packed with nutrients. Carrots contain vitamin A, an antioxidant that supports healthy vision. Even...
Crockpot Apple Butter
This is one of my all time favorite ways to use up leftover apples during the fall and winter! I like to spread this apple butter on toast, muffins and sandwiches. I also love swirling it into yogurt at breakfast and adding it to a cheese board when entertaining. The...
Air Fryer Fish Sticks
October is National Seafood Month and if you've been following us for awhile, you know that on the Mediterranean diet, seafood is a main component. We recommend getting in two servings of fish per week. Fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids which help reduce...
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
During the fall and winter, we love using spaghetti squash in place of traditional noodles to lighten up many of our favorite comfort foods. This spaghetti squash lasagna comes together quickly and is so satisfying. Spaghetti squash is low in calories and fat but...
Black Eyed Pea Salad with Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese
Having a go-to bean salad in your repertoire is a must! Bean salads are easy to put together and can be adapted with whatever vegetables, herbs and spices you have on hand. The best part? They can be made in advance and keep well in the fridge for days. We love a good...
Curry Chicken Salad
This recipe is full of vegetables, lean protein, and is a delicious spin on classic chicken salad. The apple in this recipe provides the perfect crunchy, sweet flavor while also providing fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants, which boost brain, heart and digestive...
Black Bean And Mango Salad
Everyone needs a good bean salad in their repertoire. They come together easily, keep well in the fridge for weekday meals and they are packed with nutrients! Legumes are a main component of the Mediterranean diet. The legume food group includes all types of beans,...