December One Pot Mediterranean Diet Dinners Meal Plan (Dec 9)

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These December One Pot Mediterranean Diet Dinners are easy, nourishing meals that will help us get back on a healthy eating track during a month filled with decadent and rich foods. Bonus: Cleanup will be easy this week!

Three vibrant dishes make perfect Mediterranean Diet dinners for December: a fish stew dish with tomatoes and olives, a skillet of ground meat, peppers, and spinach, and roasted chicken adorned with cherry tomatoes, parsley, and lemon slices. Each dish is colorful and beautifully garnished with fresh herbs.

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Getting Back on Track

December is filled with decadent treats and rich and delicious foods that I in no way want to skip. So what do you do when you’ve had a bit too much sugar and indulged in all the traditional foods we love during the season?

It might be easier than you think! Registered Dietician Victoria Whittenton says, “While you may have the overwhelming urge to restrict calories, cut out carbs, or resort to an expensive cleanse, dietitians recommend you let it go and get back into your regular routine. There is no need to take any extreme measures.”

Here are three main takeaways for getting back on track:

  1. Start your day with a nourishing protein and fiber-rich breakfast to set the tone. Don’t skip breakfast.
  2. Aim to eat balanced meals and snacks like Greek yogurt with berries, seeds, and nuts.
  3. Stay consistent and eat healthy meals when you can.

I would also add that when possible, get back to Mediterranean Diet-influenced meals, and when indulging this season, take small portions of the traditional foods you love. And finally, enjoy this beautiful month.

Let’s take a look at the menu.

December One Pot Mediterranean Diet Dinners Menu

Monday’s dinner is a one-pot vegetarian Mediterranean diet-inspired meal with chickpeas and ample flavors. Serve over your favorite grain along with a salad.

Tuesday’s dinner is a quick skillet meal with ground meat (choose your favorite, from lean beef to chicken or ground turkey). This vibrant meal is filled with healthy veggies, colors, and flavors.

Wednesday’s dinner is another skillet meal with boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Mediterranean vegetables, and flavors. It’s cooked in one skillet with couscous and is one of my favorites! Serve with salad greens.

Thursday’s dinner is a quick, easy pan-seared white fish meal with Mediterranean olives and tomatoes.

Friday’s dinner is a Mediterrean-inspired chili recipe. Add whole grain pitas and a green salad for this simple and delicious dinner!

The Treat is a little decadent. It’s December, after all, but it’s made with olive oil and is holiday-worthy!

Have a beautiful and delicious week!

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December One Pot Mediterranean Diet Dinners Meal Plan (Dec 9)

One Pot Mediterranean Diet Dinners Recipes

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A bowl of vibrant pumpkin curry with chickpeas, diced vegetables, and fresh basil sits atop white rice, garnished with lime slices. In the background, a second bowl of the same dish is visible, accompanied by decorative pumpkins and a striped cloth napkin.
Monday: Easy Pumpkin Curry with Rice or Grains
Warm up with a bowl of pumpkin curry when the days grow chilly. Packed with healthy nutrients and delicious flavors, it's perfect for pumpkin season or when craving a quick and easy curry dish!
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Ground Beef & Potatoes Skillet
Tuesday: Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet
Ground Beef & Potatoes Skillet
This one-skillet ground beef recipe is a family-friendly meal. Cook the ground beef, potatoes and veggies in one pan for an easy weeknight dinner.
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A skillet dish with juicy chicken thighs, cherry tomatoes, lime slices, and herbs over pearl couscous. Feta cheese is sprinkled on top. Nearby are fresh parsley, a bowl with limes, and a plate with more cherry tomatoes.
Wednesday: Mediterranean Skillet Chicken Thighs
This Mediterranean Skillet Chicken Thighs recipe is a 30-minute dinner bursting with flavor and nestled into a skillet with limes, cherry tomatoes, and pearl couscous!
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A skillet filled with cooked fish fillets in a vibrant tomato-based sauce, garnished with black olives, chopped tomatoes, and fresh parsley. The dish has a rich, colorful appearance, highlighting the herbs and spices used in the preparation.
Thursday: Pan Seared Fish With Tomatoes & Olives
Pan Seared Fish With Tomatoes & Olives is a family favourite and weeknight staple recipe! Light and flavourful, a simple meal in minutes!
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Friday: White Chicken Chili
Friday: White Chicken Chili
This easy white chicken chili recipe gets a Mediterranean twist with Chermoula, a bright and herby North African sauce made with parsley, cilantro, spices, and fresh lemon.
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Treat: Ultra-Rich Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
Treat: Ultra-Rich Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
A one-bowl affair that hardly needs an occasion.
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