June Mediterranean Dinners: What to Cook (June 13)
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These June Mediterranean Dinners are summery, healthy, simple to make, light, and flavorful with the essence of the Mediterranean. Weeknight dinners everyone will love from bowls to the grill and salads to wraps. There’s something for everyone this week.
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When spring gives way to summer, meals transition with the calendar. Light, flavorful, super simple recipes that taste delicious are the order of the day.
And dinners? For me, there is nothing more delicious than meals inspired by the Mediterranean areas of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet is a popular and healthy way of eating. Not only is it heart healthy but helps manage diabetes and glucose, and may also reduce the risk of developing cancer.
Due to its combination of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and omega-3 fatty acids, the Mediterranean Diet promotes optimal brain and mental health as well.
But what I love most about the Mediterranean style of eating is that it promotes community, the gathering together of people to share a healthy, flavorful, simple meal.
Think simple salads, charcuterie boards, and pasta with fresh, seasonal vegetables.
That, to me, is summer personified.
What to Stock for a Summer Mediterranean Pantry
As we ease into summer, here are some ideas on stocking your summer pantry with healthy Mediterranean Diet focused foods for quick and healthy meals:
- Beans and Legumes (dried and canned): black beans, cannellini, chickpeas, navy beans, pinto beans, and lentils
- Canned Fish: clams, salmon, sardines, sustainable tuna
- Cheeses: feta, goat cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan
- Yogurt: plain Greek yogurt
- Dried Fruit: apricots, blueberries, cherries, figs, raisins, and prunes
- Oils: olive oil, grapeseed oil, and avocado oil
- Vinegar: balsamic and red wine vinegar
- Olives: Castelvetrano, kalamata, Nicoise
- Nuts and Seeds: almonds, pine nuts, pistachios, sesame seeds, walnuts
- Whole Grains: brown rice, bulgur, farro, millet, pasta, quinoa, cornmeal
- Tomatoes: canned, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes
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June Mediterranean Dinners: What to Cook (June 13)
- Monday: Instant Pot Risotto with Zucchini and Sweet Corn
- Tuesday: Lamb Lettuce Wraps
- Wednesday: Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Grilled Chicken
- Thursday: Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Smoked Salmon
- Friday: Greek Burgers with Feta
- Treat: Greek Yogurt with Honey and Walnuts
June Mediterranean Dinners: What to Cook (June 13)
These June Mediterranean Dinners are summery, healthy, simple to make, light, and flavorful with the essence of the Mediterranean. Weeknight dinners everyone will love from bowls to the grill and salads to wraps. There's something for everyone this week.
Monday: Instant Pot Risotto with Zucchini and Sweet Corn
Instant Pot Risotto is the easiest way to make this dreamy, delicious dish. No stirring for minutes on end, very little prep, and mere minutes in the making!
Tuesday: Crisp Lamb Lettuce Wraps
"Lettuce leaves offer a light, fresh alternative to pita or flatbread. If you can't find red pepper hummus, plain hummus is a welcome substitute."
Wednesday: Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Grilled Chicken
"These healthy Greek-inspired cauliflower rice bowls topped with feta, olives, veggies and grilled chicken are impressive yet take just 30 minutes to make."
Thursday: Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Smoked Salmon
Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a light and healthy summer salad, lightly dressed in olive oil, and topped with incredibly delicious smoked salmon.
Friday: Greek Burger with Feta and Tzatziki
"Mixing feta into these burgers means you can use lean ground beef without sacrificing flavor or substance. The tangy yogurt and cucumber sauce is a refreshing alternative to other traditional toppings. Be sure to have plenty extra on hand, because your guests might really want to pile it on! The burgers can be cooked on a grill or in a pan on the stovetop."
Treat: 2 Minute Greek Yogurt with Honey and Walnuts
"A delicious Greek Yogurt with Honey recipe, drizzled with walnuts, infused with vanilla essence and sprinkled with fragrant cinnamon! If you are having a sweet tooth but looking for something more nutritious than your usual desserts this 2 minute no bake dessert will amaze you."
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