Recipes

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

Chocolate Fig Bites

Chocolate Fig Bites

These bites from Giada De Laurentiis are one of my go-to sweet treats as soon as figs come into season in late summer. At only 56 calories a piece, this dessert is perfectly chewy, decadent and sweet. In addition to being sweet and delicious, figs are a great source...

Sheet Pan Ratatouille

Sheet Pan Ratatouille

This sheet pan ratatouille is great way to use uo summer vegetables in a unique way. Roasting a bunch of veggies on a sheet-pan is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to enjoy a ton of good-for-you veggies! Roasting adds a unique flavor and is as simple as...

Busy Morning Egg Muffins

Busy Morning Egg Muffins

These versatile egg muffins make the perfect busy morning breakfast. We recommend making these in advance on the weekend and popping them in the fridge (or freezer) so that all you have to do is re-heat them in the microwave when you wake up. These would even work as...

Blueberry & Kale Farro Salad

Blueberry & Kale Farro Salad

This salad is excellent for summer entertaining and impressing company. To lighten up the original recipe by Southern Living, we cut back on the cheese and oil. It's still delicious and packed with so many nutrients. Kale is a nutritional powerhouse providing vitamin...

Napa Slaw

Napa Slaw

This dish is packed with vegetables including cabbage, snap peas, bell pepper, and green onion, which provide loads of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Cashews add a punch of heart healthy fats to this dish. This is a great make-ahead dish because cabbage is a hearty...

Mediterranean Bento

Mediterranean Bento

Bento boxes are great tools for helping to control portion sizes. The vegetable portion of the meal should always go in the largest portion of the bento container. We always strive to make half of our meal vegetables or fruit and working with a bento box makes this so...

Greek Lentil Salad

Greek Lentil Salad

Lentils are a great way to add plant-based protein and extra fiber to any salad. Making your own dressing cuts down on unnecessary sugar and sodium and ensures you are getting a high quality fat source, like olive oil. Olive oil is a heart-healthy fat and a staple of...

Chicken Saltimbocca with Vegetables

Chicken Saltimbocca with Vegetables

This is a great go-to dish, whether you want a filling and impressive meal for entertaining guests or need a quick one-pan weeknight meal. It even makes great leftovers for lunch or dinner the following day. We lightened up the original recipe found on TheKitchn by...