Healthy Mediterranean Diet Dinners You’ll Love
Eating a Mediterranean Diet is not only delicious, but it is also one of the healthiest ways to nourish your body. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, maintain a healthy lifestyle, or just enjoy flavors of the Mediterranean region, these two dinners will have you feeling the love.
Mediterranean Tomato Tortellini
Summary: This light pasta makes a perfect meal that is both flavorful and filling.
Ingredients:
- 1 (20-ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the tortellini and bring back up to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes or until tender.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olive oil, oregano, lemon zest, parsley, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.
- When the tortellini is done, strain it and rinse with cold water until it has cooled. Add the strained pasta to the tomato mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Serve in individual bowls and enjoy!
Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables
Summary: This super tasty dish is nourishing, plant-based and comes together in under an hour.
Ingredients:
- 1 sweet potato, cut into thick slices
- 1 zucchini, cut into thick slices
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into slices
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into slices
- 1 red onion, cut into slices
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Method:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sweet potato, zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and sea salt. Stir everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Place the vegetables on the preheated grill and cook for 8-10 minutes or until they are tender, turning every few minutes with a spatula.
- Remove from the grill and serve in individual bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
These Mediterranean-inspired meals are sure to become one of your favorites. Enjoy these hearty and flavorful dishes any night of the week.
