High Protein Mediterranean Diet Dinners Meal Plan (September 16)
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This week, we’re keeping meals quick and healthy with High-Protein Mediterranean Diet dinners. These simple but delicious meals include vegetarian options, skillet seafood dishes, one-pan chicken dinners, sweet potatoes, and more.
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Protein-Rich Mediterranean Diet Foods
Protein is important in muscle development; eating plenty of it can help prevent overeating. The Mediterranean diet, thanks to lean protein sources and high-fiber foods, has a similar effect and other benefits. When you combine protein and this healthy lifestyle, it’s a delicious win!
When choosing good-for-you protein on the Mediterranean diet, add fish, beans, soy, lean chicken, and turkey, and occasionally enjoy red meat.
High Protein Mediterranean Diet Menu
Monday is a simple but utterly delicious vegetarian meal that’s also higher in protein. With 21 grams of protein per serving and lots of fiber, it’s a perfect way to begin a new mid-September week.
Tuesday’s dinner is a light meal packed with flavor and ready in minutes. It’s a one-skillet seafood dish served with corn, zucchini, and red onions. Don’t forget the avocado for this simple meal with 25 grams of protein per serving.
Wednesday’s dinner is a favorite one-pan caprese chicken dinner with all the Mediterranean flavors we love. Look for whole grain orzo and serve with a green salad. This meal contains 28 grams of protein per serving.
Thursday’s dinner is another quick one-skillet meal featuring salmon, zucchini, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning in a creamy sauce. It is ready in 20 minutes! Serve with fresh greens to round out the 30 grams of protein per serving meal.
Friday’s dinner is a dish made for early fall. Quick to clean up and utterly delicious, this pork dish features farro and spinach for a perfect pairing and has 37 grams of protein per serving.
Treat: We’re celebrating apple season with a quick and easy apple pie-inspired smoothie that’s filled with protein and fiber!
Have a beautiful and delicious week!
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High Protein Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan (September 16)
- Monday: Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus
- Tuesday: Mexican Shrimp Diablo
- Wednesday: One Pan Caprese Pesto Chicken Orzo
- Thursday: 20 Minute Creamy Salmon Skillet
- Friday: Garlic Lime Pork with Farro and Spinach
- Treat: Apple Pie Smoothie
High Protein Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan (September 16)
Make dinner planning a breeze with High-Protein Mediterranean Diet recipes. Enjoy flavorful and nutritious meals packed with lean protein.
Monday: Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing
"Hearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one!"
Tuesday: One-Skillet Mexican Shrimp Diablo Dinner
"This delicious Mexican Shrimp dish is made with saucy Chipotle shrimp served over a bed of corn, zucchini, and red onions, and served with a side of avocado."
Wednesday: One Pan Caprese Pesto Chicken Orzo
This one-pan Caprese Pesto Chicken Orzo is delicious and simple to make any time you’re craving Mediterranean flavors. It’s oh-so-simple, easy to clean up with one pan, and ready in about 40 minutes. It’s weeknight dinner heaven!
Thursday: 20-Minute Creamy Tomato Salmon Skillet
"Salmon fillets cook quickly and are coated with a delicious creamy sauce made with tomatoes, zucchini and Italian seasoning. This easy salmon dinner is sure to become a new weeknight favorite the whole family will love. The best news: you can get this meal on the table in 20 minutes flat." Serve with brown rice (or your favorite grain) and roasted vegetables.
Garlic-Lime Pork with Farro & Spinach
"In this easy main dish recipe, pork chops are paired with farro and spinach in a zesty peanut butter-lime sauce. This one-skillet meal will be on the table in under 30 minutes and requires minimal cleanup."
Treat: Easy Apple Pie Smoothie
Ready for a treat? This Apple Pie Smoothie is everything you love in apple pie, just healthier, and cold! Plus, it's a 3-minute treat, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened with maple.
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