The Mediterranean Diet is all about eating wholesome! Lots of olive oil, whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables, beans and fish! It's considered one of the all-around best ways of eating. Not only is it healthy, but it is easy, flavorful and meal prep friendly! And the best part, it is also cost-effective. There really isn't much not to love about this style of eating! So, why not take your taste buds on a journey to the other side of the world and get meal prepping with some of the brightest flavors available!
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- Mediterranean Style Meal Prep Bowls
- Tofu Tikka Masala
- Mediterranean Pasta Bake
- Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
- Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant Salad
- Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Mediterranean Kale, Cannellini & Farro Stew
- Super Easy Falafel Meal Prep
- Flavorful One-Pan Mediterranean Pork Chops for Busy Weeknights
- Veggie Mediterranean Quiche
- Pan Seared Salmon
- Mediterranean Pork Tenderloin & Couscous In The Slow Cooker
- One Pan Baked Cod & Veggies
- Chopped Chickpea Greek Salad
- Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
- Sweet Potato Wedges with Tahini
Key components of the Mediterranean diet according to the Mayo Clinic include...
The Mediterranean diet emphasizes:
- Eating primarily plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts
- Replacing butter with healthy fats such as olive oil and canola oil
- Using herbs and spices instead of salt to flavor foods
- Limiting red meat to no more than a few times a month
- Eating fish and poultry at least twice a week
- Enjoying meals with family and friends
- Drinking red wine in moderation (optional)
- Getting plenty of exercise
Here are 15 Easy Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep Recipes that we really enjoy!
Mediterranean Style Meal Prep Bowls
Tofu Tikka Masala
Mediterranean Pasta Bake
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant Salad
Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers
Mediterranean Kale, Cannellini & Farro Stew
Super Easy Falafel Meal Prep
Flavorful One-Pan Mediterranean Pork Chops for Busy Weeknights
Veggie Mediterranean Quiche
Pan Seared Salmon
Mediterranean Pork Tenderloin & Couscous In The Slow Cooker
One Pan Baked Cod & Veggies
Chopped Chickpea Greek Salad
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Sweet Potato Wedges with Tahini
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I thought Mediterranean was supposed to be low carb, but you have carbs in almost each meal.
Am I mistaken?
Hi Tom - The Mediterranean diet is not necessarily low carb... it emphasizes eating primarily plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts. Carbs are not the focus...
Ok, thanks. This might be good for me after I lose my weight. I definitely have a carb problem right now though.
With the meat s do they have to be grass fed cuz they r expensive and do we use all organic Frits and veggie
Tambra - The most important thing is that you're creating a healthy habit of cooking whole ingredients, instead of buying processed food.
Can you still lose weight eating the carbs, bread?
Absolutely!
Mediterranean "diet" is considered a lifestyle. You will definitely feel a difference after eating this way.
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Hi, I am diabetic and would like a healthy way of eating. I feel that this particular diet is right for me. I am a beginner. Any suggestions for me?
Hi Gina, We would recommend speaking with your physicians or a dietitian for any starting diet guidance.
Thanks for the suggestion. Gladly appreciated.
Hi, Gina again. After meeting with my cardiologist, he recommended the Mediterranean diet for me. Don't know where and how to begin though. Do you have any recommendations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner plans? Would like to start simple and easy including meal prepping. Thanks.
I personally would recommend the above meal recipes. Just replace the pasta with brown rice or barley which have a lower glycemic index.I was borderline diabetic. Stay away from white flour, white pasta and grains that are high on the glycemic index.
I have made all of these recipes and they are fantastic!!
Thanks for yummy and healthy meals!! It helps a lot.
Canola and other seed oils are not healthy. There is a lot of science showing seed oils are highly inflammatory and use intense chemical processes to make them. Olive oil, coconut oil, avacado oils are much healthier.
I agree seed oils are industrial made with no healthiness at all.