March Mediterranean Diet Dinners Meal Plan (March 11)
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March Mediterranean Diet Dinners: As we edge closer to spring, simple but packed-with-flavor nourishing meals are on the menu. From a spring-inspired minestrone (to keep us warm on the sometimes chilly days) to chicken, pitas, seafood… and a St. Patrick’s Day treat are in store this week!
Favorite Irish Recipes
While we’re eating traditional Mediterranean Diet-inspired dinners, next weekend is St. Patrick’s Day, and I’m already considering what I will serve. Will it be corned beef and cabbage (3 different ways to make this delicious meal), a more traditional Irish stew, or healthier options like Irish Salmon or Irish Seafood Chowder? I can’t yet decide!
Here are a few of our most popular and more traditional Irish recipes you might want to consider.
- Irish Soda Bread
- Irish Stew: an Ancient and Hearty Dish (or Instant Pot Irish Stew)
- One Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage (or slow cooker or Instant Pot)
- Irish Colcannon Recipe
- Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup
- Irish Vegetable Potato Leek Soup
- 40 Irish Pub Recipes
- Classic Irish Recipes: Emerald Isle Comfort Food at its Best
- Cast Iron Irish Apple Cake
March Mediterranean Diet Dinners Menu
Monday’s dinner is a spring-inspired minestrone with the season’s flavors and delicious seasonal vegetables. If needed, add a salad and whole-grain bread!
Tuesday’s dinner is a fusion of Mexican flavors and the Mediterranean Diet. We get to celebrate Taco Tuesday while staying within the Mediterranean Diet philosophy of plant-forward, nourishing foods!
Wednesday’s dinner is like springtime on a plate—lemon chicken with asparagus on the side– ready in 30 minutes. Add a salad, and this elegant meal is perfect for a simple but delicious mid-week meal.
Thursday’s dinner is a comfort food classic Mediterranean dinner that’s incredibly easy to make on a sheet pan. Plus, it’s fun, delicious, and healthy too!
Friday’s dinner is a 15-minute seafood recipe that isn’t a recipe—and one I’ve been making for weeks. Switch up the greens according to what you see in your market, grab your lidded saute pan, and Friday’s dinner is easy, easy!
The Treat is all about St. Patrick’s Day!
Have a beautiful and healthy week!
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March Mediterranean Diet Dinners Meal Plan (March 11)
- Monday: Spring Minestrone Soup
- Tuesday: Sweet Potato Noodle Enchilada Stir Fry
- Wednesday: Lemon and Dill Chicken
- Thursday: Easy Chicken Shawarma
- Friday: Pan Seared Salmon with Greens (15 Minutes)
- Treat: Irish Soda Bread
March Mediterranean Diet Dinners: What to Cook (Mar 11)
Explore delicious and nourishing March Mediterranean Diet dinners, from a spring minestrone to flavorful chicken and seafood dishes.
Monday: Spring Minestrone Soup
This Spring Minestrone Soup is packed with healthy spring vegetables and bright flavors. Perfect for the sometimes still-chilly days of the season. A nourishing, in-season bowl of delicious, flavorful broth, seasonal vegetables, beans, and herbs that's ready in about 30 minutes.
Tuesday: Sweet Potato Noodle Enchilada Stir-Fry
Yes, it's Mexican -- but it's still on the Mediterranean Diet! "This healthy sweet potato noodle recipe has all of the enchilada flavor that you love, but without all of the work."
Wednesday: Lemon & Dill Chicken
"Fresh lemon and dill create a quick Greek-inspired pan sauce for simple sautéed chicken breasts. Make it a meal: Serve with roasted broccoli and whole-wheat orzo."
Thursday: Easy Chicken Shawarma
"You don't need a special rotisserie to make this easy homemade chicken shawarma recipe! Chicken pieces, tossed in warm Middle Eastern spices, then baked until perfectly tender. Serve it in pita pockets with Mediterranean salad and sauces."
Friday: Pan Seared Salmon Recipe with Greens
Pan Seared Salmon with Greens is a quick and easy flakey and tender salmon recipe that’s simmered in a honey ginger soy sauce. It’s ready in about 15 minutes using one skillet and is incredibly delicious! Perfect for speedy and healthy weeknight dinners.
Treat: Irish Soda Bread with Buttermilk and Raisins
Irish Soda Bread, a national heritage… and a Wilson family favorite. Whether it be St. Patrick’s Day or any spring day. A delicious twist on the traditional Irish Soda Bread.
More Weekly Dinner Plans
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